Political Editor 7.30
Political Editor 7.30
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Job Description
Job no: 504723
Work type: Ongoing Full Time
Location: Canberra
Categories: Leadership Journalism/Content Making Presenter/Reporter
- Parliament House Canberra Location
- Break national political news
- Fulltime permanent
- Salary dependant on experience
The Role
In this demanding yet rewarding role youll rely on your superior political contacts to break national political news across the spectrum on 7.30 and online.
As a key member of the 7.30 team youll work alongside a talented group of journalists and researchers collaborating to report federal political stories providing the ABCs audiences with context and analysis of the national political landscape on 7.30.
Youll provide editorial direction and leadership to the program planning coverage of and reporting on major political events including elections.
Position Description:POLITICAL EDITOR
About You
To excel in this position you must possess exceptional writing and presentation skills a record of breaking political news and the ability to thrive under pressure. A deep understanding of Australian politics and the ability and flair for reporting on politics parliament and government are essential. Additionally you must be comfortable working in a fastpaced deadlinedriven environment while maintaining the highest standards of accuracy and impartiality.
Youll bring with you outstanding and established contacts with high level sources from all sides of politics party organisations and the public service.
If youre ready to join a team that values integrity excellence and the pursuit of truth we want to hear from you. This is an opportunity to shape the national conversation and hold those in power accountable. Apply now and be part of the team that sets the standard for investigative journalism in Australia.
What we can offer you:
- 15.4% ABC Nominated Super.
- Paid parental carers 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 Australias 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 genderbalanced workforce.
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If you want to know more please contact Joel Tozer Executive Producer 7.30 via
We are unable to accept email applications please ensure that you submit your application via the online portal.
For more information on working at the ABC visit respectfully request that Recruitment Agencies do not submit applications for this position.
Applications Close: 11:55pm Thursday 22 May
Advertised: AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: AUS Eastern Standard Time
Employment Type
Full-Time
