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Job no:
505236
Work type:
Contract Full Time
Location:
Launceston
Categories:
Presenter/Reporter
* Launceston Location
* Fixed term contract for approximately 6 months covering parental leave
* Base salary $72K-$90K (paid on a pro rata basis)
The Role
Launceston, Tasmania's second largest city, is a designated UNESCO city of gastronomy and a gateway to the state's famed wilderness areas. One of the country's oldest settlements it has a striking cityscape of architectural styles from Georgian to mid-20th century, and is home to the Cataract Gorge, a natural drawcard just a 15-minute walk from the city. The region is home to artisan beers and spirits, wineries, music festivals and the largest collection of Salvador Dali on paper art works.
We are on the hunt for an accomplished Reporter to join our innovative Tasmanian news team, based in Launceston. In this short-term contract, you will work across the ABC's digital and broadcast news platforms, in collaboration with the local and state team and contribute to coverage for audiences in Tasmania and across the country.
The Job
Reporting To The Editor, ABC Northern Tasmania, You Will
* Create accurate, concise and clear news content.
* Deliver digital news content, across audio, video and online.
* Deliver original stories with impact, to achieve strong reach and engagement with audiences.
* Contribute to the implementation of the Local Emergency Coverage plan
Position Description: REPORTER NEWS
About You
To join this team, you will need to be a highly motivated reporter with a strong knowledge of local and national news issues. You will bring:
* Proven reporting, research and journalism skills.
* Experience in, or willingness to learn, television reporting, video journalism or video news production.
* Experience producing digital news and social media content.
* A history of developing contacts and breaking news.
You will be a proactive self-starter who is able to work effectively in a small team and embrace the brief to deliver agenda setting coverage that elevates Tasmanian stories across the ABC. Critical for this role is the ability to exercise sound editorial judgement and make good decisions under pressure.
* Please note, this role involves shift and weekend work.
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).
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 Lisa Stones, Editor, Northern Tasmania, via
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.
Applications Close: 11:55pm, Wednesday, 4th February.
Advertised:
29 Jan :00 PM AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close:
04 Feb :55 PM AUS Eastern Daylight Time