Digital Journalist, Brisbane

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Posted on: 21 hours ago
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Job Summary

Job no: 505173
Work type: Contract Full Time
Location: Brisbane
Categories: Journalism/Content Making

  • Write breaking news stories for the ABC
  • Fixed term full-time contract for 6 months
  • South Bank Brisbane Location
  • Base salary $81K to $99K (pro-rata) plus 15.4% ABC nominated super

The Role

The ABC is seeking expressions of interest from motivated and experienced Digital Journalists looking to join our Breaking News team in Brisbane.

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 edit high-quality news stories and explainers for a broad Australian audience
  • Cover live and breaking national and international news including live blogs
  • Pitch and produce innovative storytelling methods for digital platforms
  • Stay informed on emerging digital news trends
  • Curate stories and craft alerts for ABC audiences

Position Description: DIGITAL JOURNALIST

About You

You are an experienced Digital Journalist with a sound track record of digital journalism and enthusiasm for online as a medium. You will have the ability to work as part of a team and meet regular production deadlines.

Youll also have:

  • Relevant qualifications or experience in journalism and online publishing.
  • 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

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 gender-balanced workforce.

If you want to know more please contact Stefanie GarberEditor Breaking and Daily News via

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Job no: 505173Work type: Contract Full TimeLocation: BrisbaneCategories: Journalism/Content MakingWrite breaking news stories for the ABCFixed term full-time contract for 6 monthsSouth Bank Brisbane LocationBase salary $81K to $99K (pro-rata) plus 15.4% ABC nominated superThe RoleThe ABC is seeking ...
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