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Work type: Ongoing Full Time
Location: Parramatta
Categories: Journalism/Content Making, Social Media/ Digital
* Write and produce compelling stories for NSW audiences
* Base salary $92K - $99K plus all applicable shift penalties
* Full-time, permanent position
* Desirable and easily accessible Parramatta location
* 15.4% ABC nominated super
The Role
The ABC Sydney newsroom is looking for a writer and producer with a passion for news to join our team in a growing and dynamic part of Sydney. You will focus on the production of breaking news and compelling features, pitching and writing stories that reflect the diversity of Greater Sydney. This is a rare opportunity to work in a brand-new newsroom with state-of-the-art technology located in Parramatta Square, very short walk from a well serviced train station and plenty of great food and shopping options.
The role is full-time, permanent and works on a 7-day shift pattern.
The Job
Under the general direction of the NSW News Editor, you will:
* Research, gather and prepare breaking news, features and video stories for digital and social media platforms.
* Pitch and write accurate high-quality digital stories of relevance to Sydney, NSW and Australian audiences.
* Contribute ideas for digital coverage of metro and state stories, events and take part in editorial meetings.
About You
You'll have experience in digital news reporting and production, with proven experience in delivering news for audiences on a range of digital platforms, utilising a variety of storytelling techniques.
You'll Have
* A keen eye for detail and experience working with others to accurately produce and subedit news articles under tight deadline pressures.
* Strong knowledge of analytics tools and a capacity to use this to inform story treatments, headlines and presentation.
* A demonstrated ability to innovate and identify fresh and interesting story ideas and angles that matter to the audience.
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).
What We Can Offer You
* 15.4% ABC Nominated Super.
* Paid parental, carer 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 LGBTQA+ individuals. The ABC also aims to achieve a gender-balanced workforce.
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If you want to know more, please contact Luke Royes, Digital Editor, Regional, Rural & Metro News via or
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.
Advertised: 23 Sep :00 AM AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 07 Oct :55 PM AUS Eastern Daylight Time
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