Contract Vacancy for Approximately 7 Months Bunbury Location Build strong engagement with local audiences $78K to $96K (pro rata) plus 15.4% ABC Nominated Super Fund The ABC strives for diversity and inclusion in the workplace, and to promote a culture of opportunity. Through its services the ABC seeks to represent, connect and engage with all of the Australian community. In line with our focus on diversity, applications are strongly encouraged from Indigenous Australians, people from a range of cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with disability and LGBTIQA+ individuals. The ABC also aims to achieve a gender-balanced workforce. For more information about working at the ABC, please feel free to explore our careers page at https://www.abc.net.au/careers/ About ABC News ABC News is the most respected name in news and current affairs and the nation's leading independent news service on television, radio, digital and social media. Our flagship brands and services include Four Corners, 7.30, Australian Story, AM, PM, Foreign Correspondent, Insiders, Q&A, ABC News 7PM, ABC News on digital and social media and ABC news channels on radio and television. About the Role The South West region of WA is famous for its beaches, forests, vibrant arts scene, and a beautiful Mediterranean climate. The ABC's South West bureau is in Western Australia's biggest regional city, Bunbury, which is conveniently located between Perth and Margaret River. While Bunbury is a cosmopolitan city, rich in culture and heritage, it's surrounded by natural beauty. You can see dolphins at the local beaches or go for bush walks on local trails. Working as part of the South West team, you will be responsible for creating news content for multiple platforms, engaging the diverse local and national audiences. You'll produce and present radio news bulletins, digital articles, TV news bulletins, audio-on-demand content, and vertical videos for social media. You will also have the ability to cover breaking news across all platforms, including live coverage. In addition you will; Generate original story ideas that can be delivered for all platforms and shared with other content teams across the ABC. Contribute to the development of new content ideas to engage our audience. Contribute to the implementation of the Local Emergency Coverage plan and communicate with relevant stakeholders as required. About You You're an experienced journalist with a strong focus on digital and multi-platform storytelling and in particular the issues that affect the interest of the diverse local audience. You will have initiative, drive, and be a strong team player. This is a great opportunity to utilise your skills, knowledge and experience in journalism, to deliver high quality content. You will have a creative approach to content construction and delivery with experience in live presentation and broadcast. You will also have: Editorial skills including the ability to source and analyse information and exercise sound judgement. Strong understanding of the issues that affect and interest the local audience. Understanding and passion to source and create authentic content which represents the broad diversity of the Australian community. For further details on the role and requirements, please refer to the full position description: 50057581 REPORTER.pdf 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). For further information on this position please contact Jemillah Dawson, Local Editor, ABC South West WA via ****** or 08 9792 2710 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: 11:55 pm, Monday 6 May
