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Job no:
505203
Work type:
Ongoing Full Time
Location:
Melbourne
Categories:
Journalism/Content Making, Social Media/ Digital
* Southbank, Melbourne Location
* Oversee and lead daily content production for ABC News Online
* Base salary $101K-$110K
The Role
We are looking for a Deputy Digital Editor in the Melbourne newsroom who will work closely with the Digital Editor to shape and deliver coverage of major events and big stories.
You'll work with reporters to bring their story ideas to a large online audience – and prepare and sub-edit digital content including text, photos, audio, and video for the ABC website.
Reporting to the Digital Editor you will be responsible for helping manage a dedicated team of digital and social media producers. You'll research, prepare and refine stories to meet ABC News's editorial requirements including subbing and editing legally and editorially complex features.
Position Description: DEPUTY DIGITAL
About You
You're a storyteller with proven experience in digital sub editing and production, ideally with a background in reporting on issues that affect the Victorian community. You will also possess a solid understanding of digital audience trends, audience analytics and emerging platforms, with experience in using social media platforms to source and verify content.
Your success in this role will also be dependent on your ability to demonstrate;
* Experience with, and an advanced understanding of, digital news publishing systems, including CoreMedia.
* Advanced communication techniques and a strong focus on teamwork.
* A proven ability to source and maintain contacts across the broader Australian community.
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's and supporting partner leave.
* Salary packaging.
* ABC Mentoring.
About The ABC
The ABC is the nation's most trusted and independent source of Australian conversations, culture, and stories. With over 4,000 employees from diverse backgrounds across over 50 locations around Australia and overseas, we are proud to create, curate and deliver high-quality content that informs, educates and entertains Australian communities.
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 Kate Higgins, Digital Editor, ABC News Victoria, 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.
Advertised:
14 Jan :00 PM AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close:
27 Jan :55 PM AUS Eastern Daylight Time