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Job Summary

Job no: 505282
Work type: Ongoing Full Time
Location: Melbourne
Categories: Journalism/Content Making Presenter/Reporter

  • Southbank Melbourne Location
  • Base salary $101K to $110K
  • Cover breaking news about crime law enforcement and justice.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Journalist to cover and report on breaking news about crime law enforcement and justice. Joining our very busy Victorian news team you will draw on a range of sources within police departments emergency services and the court system to break stories and deliver accurate high quality and engaging content across all ABC News platforms.

The Job

Working independently and reporting to Victorian Metro Editor you will:

  • Generate exclusive Victorian stories utilising a wide network of contacts trusted sources and research.
  • Rapidly report on crime scenes accidents and unfolding emergencies.
  • Maintain a network of contacts within police departments emergency services and the court system.
  • Write concise and accurate copy using creative storytelling techniques with advanced production skills.
  • Work collaboratively with newsroom leaders and staff sharing experience and knowledge across the wider Victorian News team.
  • Take direction and offer guidance and leadership; exhibit high-level communication skills.
  • Good time management and coordination of colleagues in production situations when required.

Position Description: JOURNALIST (POLICE REPORTER).pdf

About You

  • You have experience in racing to the scene of a crime to cover breaking news as well as using your strong network of contacts to confirm tip offs follow leads and deliver exclusive stories.
  • Demonstrated ability to break exclusive stories that have state-wide impact and hold all levels of government to account.
  • Excellent time management and writing skills with the ability to deliver clear concise copy.

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 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

If you want to know more please contact Sarah Jaensch Metro Editor ABC News Victoria on

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

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Job no: 505282Work type: Ongoing Full TimeLocation: MelbourneCategories: Journalism/Content Making Presenter/ReporterSouthbank Melbourne LocationBase salary $101K to $110KCover breaking news about crime law enforcement and justice.The RoleWe are seeking an experienced Journalist to cover and report ...
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