Ultimo, Sydney Location
Ongoing, full-time position
Base salary $108K-$118K plus 15.4% ABC nominated super
The Role
The ABC is looking for a Researcher to originate and research long-form investigative current affairs stories, and play a key role in producing them for a prime-time audience.
The Job
Research complex subjects for Four Corners programs with limited direction
Work in a team to strict deadlines, with accuracy, initiative and innovation
Generate original ideas that help Four Corners set the national journalistic agenda
Ensure all work meets ABC Editorial Policies, legal advice, SCOSE and divisional style guides, so Four Corners journalism is accurate, fair and balanced
Develop stories and pursue investigations relevant to a broad range of Australians, reflecting the country's cultural, geographic and socio-economic diversity
Engage actively with communities to find and tell stories that matter to them, in line with the News strategy
Promote ABC values and apply all relevant workplace policies and guidelines.
Position Description:
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About You
You'll have:
Relevant tertiary qualifications, or equivalent skills, knowledge and experience
Advanced experience in high-quality, long-form television current affairs production
Solid understanding of the visual and journalistic storytelling required for 45-minute current affairs reports
Proven track record producing major, news-breaking, agenda-setting long-form current affairs reports or documentaries
Ability to generate original story ideas and develop them from concept through to delivery
Capacity to work with a high degree of editorial independence and sound judgement




Demonstrated ability to handle pressure and fast-changing situations with flexibility, initiative, logistical skill and mature judgement
Knowledge and experience of new technology, social media and current trends in television current affairs production
Ongoing passion for finding and telling stories that reflect Australia's diversity
We would love to see your work.
What we can offer you:
15.4% ABC Nominated Super.
Paid parental and carer's leave.
Salary packaging.
ABC Mentoring.
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.
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 Patricia Drum, Editor, Commissioning & Standards, at ******.
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📌 Researcher - Four Corners - Ultimo (Sydney)
🏢 Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC)
📍 Sydney