Producer/ Reporter 7.30

The Role

Are you a passionate and experienced journalist with a keen eye for investigative storytelling? ABC's is seeking an exceptional Producer/Reporter for the iconic 7.30 program. 

As a Producer/Reporter, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the narrative of the 7.30 program, delivering hard-hitting investigative reports, and engaging viewers with compelling storytelling. You will work closely with a team of talented journalists, researchers, and production crew to uncover stories that matter, challenge the status quo, and hold those in power accountable.

The Job

Key responsibilities include:

• Researching, developing, and producing high-quality investigative stories and current affairs pieces for the 7.30 program
• Conducting in-depth interviews with newsmakers, experts, and those affected by the issues being covered
• Presenting live on-air segments with professionalism, authority, and engaging delivery
• Collaborating with the production team to ensure seamless execution of segments and adherence to editorial standards
• Utilising multimedia platforms to enhance storytelling and engage audiences across various channels

Position Description:  30004652 JOURNALIST.pdf

About You

To excel in this role, you must possess exceptional journalistic skills, a proven track record in investigative reporting, and a commitment to ethical and accurate journalism. You must be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and demonstrate a deep understanding of current affairs and the Australian socio-political landscape.

You'll be able to demonstrate:

• Highly advanced long-form reporting, writing, investigative and story-telling skills
• Comprehensive understanding of, and experience in, television current affairs production and feature length television story making and production
• Excellent political, business and general contacts

If you are passionate about investigative journalism, have a knack for storytelling, and are committed to upholding the highest standards of journalistic integrity, we encourage you to apply.

What we can offer you:

• 15.4% ABC Nominated Super.
• Paid parental, carer's and supporting partner leave.
• Salary packaging.
• ABC Mentoring

About ABC News

Quality journalism, powerful investigations, outstanding production, and a collaborative, engaged and supportive workplace that offers opportunities and career development across regional and metropolitan Australia. Make a positive contribution to the national conversation, help set the agenda and build your skills, by joining Australia's most trusted and diverse news organisation.

More info: 

In line with our focus on diversity and inclusion, applications are strongly encouraged from Indigenous Australians, people from a range of cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with disability and LGBTQA+ individuals. The ABC also aims to achieve a gender-balanced workforce. 

If you want to know more, please contact Joel Tozer, Executive Producer 7.30 via tozer.joel@abc.net.au 

For more information about working at the ABC visit: ABC Careers Page

We respectfully request that Recruitment Agencies do not submit applications for this position.

Applications Close: 11:55pm, Sunday 1 December