The Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) seeks an experienced multi-platform reporter to join their Hobart newsroom. The successful candidate will deliver engaging Tasmanian stories for local and national audiences, generating high-value digital, video and audio content while working collaboratively with teams across the newsroom and the ABC.
To be successful in this role, you will have a strong understanding of Tasmanian stories and audiences on digital and social platforms, and demonstrate excellent communication and time management skills. You will gather, write, and present stories for local and national programs under general direction, produce and present news bulletins, Q&As, interviews, and packages across all platforms, including breaking news.
Additionally, you will break stories and contribute original ideas and angles using professional contacts and networks, write scripts and stories demonstrating advanced journalistic skills, stay updated on production software, reporting tools, and techniques, and collaborate effectively with producers, editors, and newsroom colleagues.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced multi-platform news reporter to join the ABC's diverse and collaborative team. If you are passionate about finding and telling stories reflecting Australia's diversity, and have a solid grasp of content strategy and audience needs across platforms, we encourage you to apply.
The ABC offers a range of benefits, including 15.4% ABC Nominated super, paid parental, carer's and supporting partner leave, salary packaging, and ABC Mentoring. 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.
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.
About You
* Relevant tertiary qualifications or equivalent skills and experience
* Experience as a cross-platform news reporter covering breaking news and producing original stories daily
* Proficient with relevant software, production systems, and reporting tools
* Strong knowledge of Tasmanian issues and events
* Excellent communication and teamwork skills
* Good understanding of social media for newsgathering and storytelling
* Solid grasp of content strategy and audience needs across platforms
* Passionate about finding and telling stories reflecting Australia's diversity