Science Journalism Fellowship
Job no: 505302Work type: Contract Full TimeLocation: VariousCategories: Journalism/Content Making, Production/Content
* Flexible location
* Bring big science ideas to life for curious audiences
* Contract for approximately 6 months
* Base salary $94K - $105K (pro rata)
This fellowship is an exciting new opportunity made possible by a generous donation from a long-time ABC audience member.
Step into a Science Journalism Fellowship with ABC Radio National and help bring big science and health ideas to curious Australians. Here's your chance to spend six months immersed in a globally celebrated science unit, bringing your own project to life.
Develop, research and produce a series of original stories for the ABC Radio National science unit, covering topics in science or medicine, with a focus on audiences under 40. You'll pitch bold ideas, research compelling topics and produce original content across podcasts, digital articles and social video – experimenting with fresh formats and using audience insights to shape your work.
You'll collaborate closely with an experienced, creative team and produce fact-checked, engaging storytelling that meets ABC's editorial standards.
About You
If you're a sharp storyteller with a passion for science, strong production skills and a knack for turning complex topics into clear, compelling content, this is your chance to make an impact and grow your craft alongside an experienced, collaborative team.
To thrive, you'll bring experience telling science or health stories for general audiences, accomplished production skills in audio, video or digital writing, and a solid understanding of contemporary multimedia trends. You'll be curious, collaborative, comfortable juggling deadlines, and committed to producing content that reflects the diversity of Australia. If you love turning complex ideas into accessible, surprising and engaging stories, this fellowship is your chance to make an impact.
Pitch us your best idea for a roughly six-month project in podcasting, social media and/or online reporting – then come and join the Radio National science unit to make it happen.
Please pitch us your project idea
We're looking for our next Science Journalism Fellow to dream big and deliver a standout project – something that tells a compelling series of science stories across one or more platforms, such as:
* Podcast – for example, a season of our narrative show Science Friction
* Social media – like a series of vertical videos for ABC platforms
* Written digital stories – articles or interactives for the ABC News website
We'd love to hear your idea. What subject do you want to dive into? What stories would you tell? Which format feels right for your project? And who's the audience you want to reach?
How to Apply
To apply, simply prepare your pitch and upload it in the application form as one of the following:
* A one-page document (words + any pictures or graphics), OR
* Up to 2 minutes of audio, OR
* Up to 2 minutes of video
As part of the online application form you will also be asked to upload your resume and a one-page cover letter outlining why you should be our first Science Journalism Fellow – and how your participation will progress your career as a journalist.
More info – Diversity & Inclusion
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.
Contact
For more information, contact Jonathan Webb, Science Editor, Radio National. We are unable to accept email applications; please ensure that you submit your application via the online portal.
Application deadline
Applications close: Sunday 22 March 11:55pm (AUS Eastern Daylight Time).
Advertised: 03 Mar 2026 12:00 PM AUS Eastern Daylight TimeApplications close: 22 Mar 2026 11:55 PM AUS Eastern Daylight Time.
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