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The ABC is the nation's most trusted and independent source of Australian conversations, culture and stories.
With 4,500 employees from diverse backgrounds across more than 60 locations in Australia and overseas, we are proud to create, curate and deliver high-quality content that informs, educates and entertains Australian communities.
Experienced journalist to provide impactful, original, trusted, and innovative content and highly skilled production support to bolster international news coverage for digital-first platforms.
Deliver digital-first, trusted and impactful journalism, with an audience-centred approach.
Pitch, generate and produce multiplatform stories that are relevant to Australians and reflect the cultural, geographic and socio-economic diversity of the country.
Research, develop, write and produce content for television, radio, social and emerging platforms to meet new audiences where they are.
Liaise with International Managing Editor, Commissioning Editor, Americas Editor and International Digital Editor to deliver quality and relevant content.
Support foreign correspondents’ news production as required, including making calls, setting up interviews, conducting research, scripting and editing. As directed, respond to breaking news output as required for different platforms.
Ability to produce digital stories in Core, Live Blog, and write and produce third-party vertical videos.
Assist the ABC News Washington Digital Producer/Journalist with planning and output and backfill when required.
Contribute to editorial meetings as required, suggesting ideas, leads and angles. Adopt a flexible, collaborative approach within the team. Contribute to staff training as required.
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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 accessibility@abc.net.au
If you want to know more, please contact Briony Snowden, Commissioning Editor, International via Sowden.Briony@abc.net.au
Australia's government-funded national public broadcaster provides independent news, education and entertainment across television, radio and digital services.
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