- Brisbane Location
- Break political stories that shape the national conversation
- Base salary $96K - $114K + 15.4% ABC Nominated Super.
- 12-month contract, full-time role

The Role

In this role you will report on the news and events from Queensland state parliament, breaking agenda-setting stories and develop distinctive and impactful content that cuts through to audiences and demonstrates how political issues relate to and impact them. To achieve this you will need to cultivate and maintain an extensive contact base from which to break stories and deliver cross platform or platform-specific stories for the ABC’s digital, social media or broadcast channels/platforms.

The Job

You will also:

- Promptly and accurately file information to all platforms during fast-breaking news events.
- Generate stories that hold power to account, and are relevant to a broad section of Australians and reflect the cultural, geographic and socio-economic diversity of the country.
- Work closely and effectively with producers, editors, and colleagues in the newsroom and around the network.
- Actively engage with communities to find and tell stories that are relevant for them and in line with the News strategy.

Position Description

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About You

We are seeking a Journalist with experience generating original stories of state and national significance, with a demonstrated ability to develop story ideas, chase down fresh angles and deliver engaging news across the ABC’s platforms.

You will also have:

- Solid background in and understanding of politics, the workings of government,



society and business across Queensland.
- An impressive list of contacts who can help you verify and deliver solid State Politics stories.
- Experience writing for digital and/or broadcast platforms, with a proven track record of creativity in tailoring the treatment of stories to maximise their impact and engagement.
- An ability to bring moderately complex issues to life using explainers, case studies, graphics, and other digital and visualisation techniques, with accomplished live presentation skills, particularly during breaking news or rolling coverage.
- A demonstrated and ongoing interest and passion in finding and telling stories that reflect Australia’s diversity.

What we can offer you

- 15.4% ABC Nominated Super.
- Paid parental and carer's 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.

(SEEK ONLY) Applications Close: 11:55pm, Sunday, 27th September

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📌 Political Reporter, Presenter - Brisbane (Brisbane City)
🏢 Australian Broadcasting
📍 Brisbane City