Flexible Location (hybrid work arrangement)
Create lifestyle content for ABC News.
Base salary: $88K to $105K
The Role
This is an ongoing, full-time opportunity to create lifestyle content as part of the ABC News digital team.
As a Digital Reporter in the Lifestyle team, you will be responsible for researching, writing, and producing engaging content in key reporting areas including family, home & garden, food, relationships, wellbeing, work, and personal finance. This will include fast turnaround stories, profiles, and explainers. In addition to creating digital articles, this role will support content distribution on social media, including scripting and presenting vertical videos for Instagram and TikTok.
Position Details
Position Description: 50053335 DIGITAL REPORTER.pdf
The Job
* Pitch, create, and edit digital content for multiple platforms, including social media, to engage new audiences.
* Contribute to planning and commissioning by pitching article and vertical video ideas to reach Australian audiences.
* Monitor social media comments, ZenDesk, and shared email inboxes to identify key themes and story ideas from audience feedback.
* Support and mentor colleagues to foster a collaborative and high-performance culture.
* Work independently as part of a remote team.
About You
You are an accomplished reporter with proven presentation skills and experience in digital content production systems and tools. You should demonstrate:
* A commitment to creating lifestyle content that helps people in their daily lives.
* Advanced reporting skills and editorial judgment in lifestyle-related topics.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work independently and remotely.
* Strong organizational and time management skills.
* Knowledge of digital news media, social media, and audience trends.
* Experience in a relevant area such as personal finance, health, or science reporting.
* Experience scripting and presenting vertical videos.
* A passion for sourcing and creating authentic content that reflects Australia's diversity.
What We Offer
* 15.4% ABC Nominated Super.
* Paid parental, carer's, and supporting partner leave.
* Salary packaging options.
* ABC Mentoring program.
About ABC News
ABC News offers quality journalism, investigations, outstanding production, and a supportive workplace with opportunities across Australia. Join us to contribute to the national conversation, set the agenda, and develop your skills at Australia's most trusted news organization.
Additional Information
We encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, individuals from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with disabilities, and LGBTQIA+ individuals. We aim for a gender-balanced workforce.
For accessibility needs or to request information in alternate formats, contact
For more information, contact Jo Joyce, Lead, Features & Perspective, at
Please submit applications via our online portal. We do not accept email applications.
Visit abc.net.au/careers for more info about working at the ABC.
Recruitment agencies are asked not to submit applications for this position.
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