State Investigative Reporter, News - Hobart

• Hobart, Tasmania Location
• Full time, permanent role
• Break impactful investigative stories for ABC News
• Base salary $100K 

The Role

We are seeking an experienced journalist to use a range contacts, sources and investigative techniques to report, produce and present distinctive and original content across all ABC News platforms that hold the powerful to account.

The Job

Working collaboratively to share experience and knowledge across the Tasmanian News team, with limited direction you will:

• Generate exclusive stories utilising a wide network of contacts, trusted sources, research and data techniques.
• Write concise and accurate copy using creative storytelling techniques. 
• Demonstrate advanced media production and presentation skills.
• Keep current with production methods, software and online reporting tools. 
• Work with the Tasmania News Editor and newsroom leadership team to commission reporters and field operators to provide coverage of distinctive content for all state and network programs and platforms.

Position Description: 30003046 STATE INVESTIGATIVE REPORTER.pdf

About You

You have proven experience as an investigative reporter in a broadcast or digital environment, with a list of sources and contacts to match. You will use your sophisticated communication skills and persuasive personality to break exclusive stories that have statewide or national impact and hold all levels of government, organisations and individuals to account.

You'll have: 

• Relevant qualifications or equivalent experience in journalism.
• Proven investigative reporting skills and ability to cover complex issues.
• Excellent writing and storytelling abilities across digital and social platforms. 
• Strong communication and teamwork skills with effective stakeholder management.
• Ability to source and maintain a broad network of contacts across Australia.

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. 

To request recruitment and selection information in alternate formats, request adjustments, or if you have accessibility requirements please contact accessibility@abc.net.au

If you want to know more, please contact Emily Bryan, News Editor on 03 6325 3620.

We are unable to accept email applications, please ensure that you submit your application via the online portal.

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