Data Journalist & Digital Producer, Southbank

Job no: 505307
Work type: Ongoing Full Time
Location: Melbourne
Categories: Social Media/ Digital, Production/Content

• Southbank Victoria Location
• Create news stories for the ABC
• Base salary $92K to $99K
• Bolster digital journalism in the ABC's busy Melbourne newsroom.

The Role

Have you got a sharp mind for data analysis and the ability to translate complex concepts into compelling, accessible stories? Then this role might be the place to use your skillset to bolster digital journalism in the ABC's busy Melbourne newsroom.

As part of a tight-knit and supportive team, you'll be covering big and breaking stories to produce content relevant to a broad cross-section of Australians, reflecting the cultural, geographic, and socio-economic diversity of the country.

The Job

The role will involve:

• Researching, gathering, preparing and writing stories that engage and inform a variety of diverse audiences across Victoria
• Write and check stories for factual and style errors and inconsistencies, ensure content is accurate, timely and innovative.
• Collaborating with senior journalists, from breaking news to in-depth investigations
• Generating and conducting interviews with your own original story ideas and angles
• Using audience analytics to inform story treatments, headlines, and presentation.
• Develop and maintain a strong awareness of social media and emerging digital technology trends

Position Description:  50061922 DATA JOURNALIST & DIGITAL PRODUCER.pdf

About You

We are seeking an energetic, inquisitive self-starter with a passion for data analysis and experience in news writing and newsroom digital production.

You will also have:

• Experience in fast and accurate sub-editing articles written by other journalists and working with them to perfect copy.
• Demonstrated interest in data journalism and using data to tell and illustrate stories.
• A thorough understanding of the way news stories are presented online, including on social media and digital platforms.
• Good teamwork skills and able to meet regular deadlines.

What we can offer you:

• 15.4% ABC Nominated Super.
• Paid parental, carer's and supporting partner leave.
• Salary packaging.
• ABC Mentoring.

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 accessibility@abc.net.au

If you want to know more, please contact Kate Higgins, Digital Editor via higgins.kate@abc.net.au.

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.