Digital Journalist - Casual
Digital Journalist - Casual
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Job Description
Job no: 504917
Work type: Casual
Location: Brisbane
Categories: Journalism/Content Making
- Casual opportunity
- Brisbane Location
- $45 - $57 per hour depending on experience
- Work with some of the ABCs most respected journalists
The ABC is seeking expressions of interest from motivated and experienced Digital Journalists looking to join our Breaking News team in Brisbane on a casual basis. Under general direction you will be responsible for pitching researching writing and producing breaking and key stories for the News website app and related digital platforms.
We are looking for an experienced journalist who thrives in a dynamic fast paced environment where you will have the opportunity to break live news stories looking for someone with the flexibility to work shifts across a 7-day roster including early starts late finishes and weekends.
The Job
- Pitch write and produce high-quality news stories and explainers for a broad Australian audience
- Cover live and breaking national and international news including live blogs
- Suggest innovative storytelling methods for digital platforms
- Stay informed on emerging digital news trends
- Curate stories and craft headlines for audience-focused platforms
About You
The ideal candidate will have experience in digital journalism and online news publishing systems.
You will also need:
- Relevant tertiary qualifications or equivalent professional experience
- Skilled in covering breaking news and live events
- Produce accurate concise and engaging digital content
- Knowledge of digital technologies analytics and platforms
- Work effectively in a fast-paced team environment
- Maintain strong networks across the Australian community
Position description:Casual Band 3-4 DIGITAL JOURNALIST ENDORSED .pdf
For further information on this position please contact Stefanie Garber Editor Breaking News via
We are unable to accept email applications please ensure that you submit your application via the online portal.
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 LGBTQIA 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
We respectfully request that Recruitment Agencies do not submit applications for this position.
For more information about working at the ABC please feel free to explore our careers page at Close: 11:55 pm 4th September 2025
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Advertised: E. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: E. Australia Standard Time
Employment Type
Gig
