Weather Reporter, Climate - Ultimo

ABC Careers; Sydney; Vor Ort; AUD 108.000 - 132.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) is seeking a Weather Reporter to lead national weather coverage across ABC News platforms from the Ultimo Sydney office.

In this fixed-term, six-month, full-time role you will research, write and present accurate weather and climate stories, covering disasters, science and policy while building diverse sources and delivering clear context for a broad Australian audience.

Qualifikationen

• Specialist qualifications and/or a recent track record reporting on weather and climate change.
• Highly advanced editorial judgement and experience covering complex stories across broadcast and digital platforms.
• Strong understanding of audience, digital and social media trends and how to use them to grow reach.

Aufgaben

• Research, write and present weather and climate stories for digital and broadcast platforms.
• Cover complex topics including natural disasters, science, environmental policy and weather impacts on business, sport and lifestyle.
• Lead, investigate and break high-impact stories with clear context and diverse perspectives.
• Create content reflecting local, national and global issues.
• Build and maintain strong contacts to source original stories.
• Produce stories relevant to a broad Australian audience, reflecting the country’s diversity.

Kenntnisse

Weather reporting

Editorial judgement

Digital storytelling

Networking

Jobbeschreibung

• Ultimo, Sydney location (preferred)
• Fixed term contract for approx. 6-months, full-time
• Base salary $108K-$132K (pro rata)

The Role

The ABC is looking for a Weather Reporter, to lead and generate national stories and coverage across all ABC News platforms.

The Job

• Research, write and present accurate, original weather and climate stories for digital and broadcast platforms.
• Cover complex topics including natural disasters, scientific research, technology, environmental policy, and weather and climate change impacts on business, sport and lifestyle.
• Lead, investigate and break high-impact stories, providing clear context and diverse perspectives.
• Create content that reflects local, national and global issues.
• Build and maintain strong contacts to source original stories.
• Produce stories relevant to a broad Australian audience, reflecting the country’s cultural, geographic and socio-economic diversity.

Position Description: 50050918 WEATHER REPORTER CLIMATE BACKFILL.pdf

About You

You'll have:

• Specialist qualifications and/or a recent track record reporting on weather and climate change, including science, research, technology, environmental policy and community impacts.
• Highly advanced editorial judgement and experience covering complex stories across broadcast and digital platforms.
• Strong understanding of audience, digital and social media trends, and how to use them to grow reach and engagement.
• Self-starter with a proven ability to break stories that shape the national agenda.
• Extensive, diverse contacts and strong networking skills to build and maintain contacts across the Australian community.
• Demonstrated expertise in the assigned network round through recent breaking stories and/or specialist qualifications.
• Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced, time-critical environment.
• Excellent live presentation and clear explanation of complex issues.
• Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills team player who shares knowledge and supports others in a busy newsroom.
• Experienced in producing accurate, innovative content within editorial policies

If you want to know more, please contact Tim Leslie, Climate Editor via [e-mail]

About the ABC

The ABC is the nation's most trusted and independent source of Australian conversations, culture, and stories. With over 4,500 employees from diverse backgrounds across over 60 locations around Australia and overseas, we are proud to create, curate and deliver high-quality content that informs, educates and entertains Australian communities.

The ABC Head Office based in Ultimo in Sydney is a great place to work and feel a part of a team. Centrally located in the city, close to public transport, there is a café onsite for employees to enjoy and the nearby aquatic centre and gym offer great rates for employees.

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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 [e-mail]