* Perth WA Location
* Use your strong investigative journalist skills
* Base salary $101K
The Role
7.30 is seeking a highly motivated, energetic and experienced journalist to join the team as a Reporter to research, write, compile and present news and current affairs content that is accurate, timely and innovative covering a range of subjects and issues.
You will identify strong original stories for our program and be responsible for guiding them from initial stages to final delivery - finding ways to tell them in contemporary and visually original ways.
The Job
Reporting to the Executive Producer, you will be responsible for generating high quality news stories in innovative and visually striking ways as well as contributing to strong 7.30 journalism for Broadcast and digital platforms.
* Create excellent long form current affairs stories
* Produce top of the rundown, important, agenda setting stories
* Stay abreast of political, social and economic issues
* Maintain excellent business, political and general contacts
* Produce high quality content for Broadcast and digital platforms.
Position Description:
About You
The successful applicant will have current affairs television experience and a keen eye for strong and original content. You will also bring:
* A thorough understanding of contemporary television production techniques for long form broadcast stories.
* Aptitude for sophisticated current affairs television-making skills.
* Resourcefulness and ability to work independently
* A strong grasp of political, social and economic issues with good contacts.
* Excellent communication skills. Able to work in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.
* Sound knowledge or awareness of 7.30 production style.
* Experience working in a cross-platform filing environment and experience in shooting video, are desirable.
What we can offer you:
* 15.4% ABC Nominated Super.
* Paid parental, carer's 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 Australia's 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.
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If you want to know more, please contact Joel Tozer, Executive Producer on
We are unable to accept email applications, please ensure that you submit your application via the online portal.
We respectfully request that Recruitment Agencies do not submit applications for this position.
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We would love to see your work. Please submit material with your application online (include examples, links to websites or attach audio/video files up to 5MB).
Applications Close: 11:55pm (Australian Western Standard Time), Tuesday, 26th August 2025.