Journalist

Job Summary Melbourne or Sydney location Read and produce radio news for the ABC Base salary $101k - 110k + 15.4% ABC Nominated Superannuation Full-time hours Fixed term contract for approximately 15 months The Role The ABC is looking for a Journalist to be based in either Melbourne or Sydney. This role will produce and present audio news content for radio and digital platforms to tight deadlines, while complying with the highest standards of accuracy, impartiality, balance and all ABC editorial standards. The Job Prepare and present regular news bulletins for a radio schedule to very high editorial and broadcast standards. Work as a supervising producer, subbing copy and managing the workload of the team. Under limited direction, produce and edit network news content for a national audience that is accurate, timely and accessible. Respond to breaking news to ensure output needs are met. Monitor daily news output of ABC and commercial media. Write, edit and voice audio news briefings that are compliant with ABC style and editorial standards. Liaise with members of the Network Desk, foreign bureaux, state newsrooms, specialist desks and current affairs programs to deliver appropriate content for radio news bulletins. Support production of network stories as required including making calls, conducting research, and clipping-up and logging / viewing material. Contribute to daily production meetings and conference calls as required. Position Description : JOURNALIST.pdf About You You’ll have : Relevant tertiary qualifications or demonstrated equivalent significant skills, knowledge and experience. Demonstrated advanced editorial skills and experience working in a News environment, including the ability to source and analyse information and exercise considerable independent editorial judgement under pressure. Advanced working knowledge of national and international affairs, sourcing knowledge and information from a broad range of reliable and credible sources. Considerable experience in sub-editing, planning, gathering and producing engaging and accessible news output; demonstrated advanced ability to produce clear, strong, editorial content with a high level of accuracy and in accordance with Editorial Policies and Style Guides. Excellent standard of broadcast presentation and experience in reading news bulletins. Demonstrated understanding of the law as it relates to broadcasting and publishing. Excellent organisational, planning and communication skills; proven ability to work in a dynamic, fast paced environment with flexibility and initiative. Proven ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and a willingness to perform a range of tasks over all shifts, including overnights and weekends. 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 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 If you want to know more, please contact Dave Trundle, Recruitment Lead - 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: 11:55pm, Monday 8th December 2025 #J-18808-Ljbffr