Indigenous Story Producer & Reporter

Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC); Darwin; On-site; AUD 105,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

The Australian Broadcasting Corporation seeks a Multiplatform Producer / Reporter to tell Indigenous Australian stories to a national audience across platforms. You will develop and report original, agenda-setting content that informs, inspires and drives discussion with high editorial standards.

You will gather and report content, build contacts in Indigenous affairs, pitch and produce stories for daily news and longform, and monitor media to stay current.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualifications or equivalent experience in journalism, media, or content production.
• Strong storytelling, editorial, and live presentation skills.
• Experience in audio/video editing and digital content production.
• Sound news judgement and ability to research and source stories.
• Understanding of local audiences and issues affecting Australian communities.
• Strong communication skills across radio, television, audio, and digital platforms.
• Passion for creating diverse, inclusive, and authentic content.
• Ability to build trusted relationships and community networks.

Responsibilities

• Gather, create and report content (including breaking news) across platforms to engage national audiences.
• Build and maintain strong contacts and sources in the Indigenous Affairs round.
• Pitch, research and produce original stories for daily news, longform and all platforms.
• Monitor broadcast, digital and social media to stay across current events.
• Deliver stories reflecting Australia's cultural, geographic and socio-economic diversity.

Skills

Journalism

Storytelling

Live presentation

Editing skills

Research skills

Cross-platform

Communication

Community engagement

Job description

The Australian Broadcasting Corporation seeks a Multiplatform Producer / Reporter to tell Indigenous Australian stories to a national audience across platforms. You will develop and report original, agenda-setting content that informs, inspires and drives discussion with high editorial standards.

You will gather and report content, build contacts in Indigenous affairs, pitch and produce stories for daily news and longform, and monitor media to stay current.