Reporter News, Albany WA
Job no: 504287
Work type: Contract Part Time
Location: Albany
Categories: Journalism/Content Making, Presenter/Reporter
Desirable Albany location Fixed Term Contract for Approximately 12 Months Part-Time Hours: 2 days per week Salary $ 77K-$96K pa pro rata
The Role
In this role you will create content for multiple platforms to engage local and national audiences. Based in Albany, in WA's Great Southern region, you'll be surrounded by stunning coastline, beaches, forests, mountain ranges, rolling pasture and farmland. This region has a diverse mix of places, people, and issues which you will cover across the ABC's multiple platforms.
You'll also be part of an incredibly hardworking team who collaborates to get these stories out to the rest of the country on the ABC news website, on TV, national radio programs and social media.
The Job
Source, produce and present, as required, across all platforms, including breaking stories. Contribute to planning and commissioning processes to develop and distribute new content ideas to achieve strong reach and engagement with audiences. Contribute to the implementation of the Local Emergency Coverage plan and communicate with relevant stakeholders as required. Generate stories that are relevant to a broad section of Australians and reflect the cultural, geographic and socio-economic diversity of the country.
About You
You'll have:
Creative approach to content construction and delivery, and accomplished experience in live presentation and broadcast. Accomplished editorial skills including the ability to source and analyse information and exercise sound judgement. Demonstrated understanding of the issues that affect and interest the local audience. Possession of a current and valid Driver's Licence is essential with a willingness and flexibility to travel to remote locations. A demonstrated and ongoing interest and passion in finding and telling stories that reflect Australia's diversity.
About ABC News:
Quality journalism, powerful investigations, outstanding production, and a collaborative, engaged and supportive workplace that offers opportunities and career development across regional and metropolitan Australia. Make a positive contribution to the national conversation, help set the agenda and build your skills, by joining Australia's most trusted and diverse news organisation.
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 LGBTIQA+ individuals. The ABC also aims to achieve a gender-balanced workforce.
If you want to know more, please contact John Dobson, Local Editor at
Applications Close: 11:55 pm, 11th November 2024
Advertised: 21 Oct 2024 10:00 AM W. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 11 Nov 2024 11:55 PM W. Australia Standard Time#J-18808-Ljbffr