Our Asia Pacific Newsroom is looking for a digital journalist to deliver original and high-value international news and feature stories that resonate with ABC audiences, with a particular focus on Asia-Pacific issues and communities. Under the broad direction of the Digital Editor (content), the role includes:
1. Pitching, writing, producing and editing original, high-quality international news, features and other content for existing and experimental digital platforms.
2. Identifying both quick-turnaround and agenda-setting stories for the team to pursue.
3. Looking out for cross-platform opportunities and assisting with social media, VOD and vertical video versions of stories.
About You
You are an experienced journalistic with a deep knowledge of news and current affairs in the Asia Pacific region. You can produce accurate, concise and engaging digital stories to tight deadlines, and also bring:
4. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work as part of a culturally diverse team. Language skills an advantage, particularly those relevant to Australia’s main domestic CALD communities.
5. Working knowledge of social media platforms including Instagram, TikTok and Facebook and how to best create content to target their primary audiences.
6. Accomplished skills and experience in the use of multimedia news publishing systems.