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Job no: 504832
Work type: Contract Full Time
Location: Kalgoorlie
Categories: Production/Content
- Kalgoorlie WA Location
- Iconic and most trusted media organisation in Australia
- 12 month full time contract position
- Diversified and inclusive team and work environment
- Working in isolated locations attracts allowances above the base salary rate
- Base salary $68K to $86K paid on a pro rata basis
The Role
Kalgoorlie-Boulder is mostly known for being a mining town – but it’s so much more. It’s a welcoming, vibrant and resilient regional city with a quirky (and sometimes unbelievable) history! There are plenty of shops, pubs, sporting facilities and community groups so you’ll never be bored.
It’s also a town full of breaking news and stories that will surprise and interest even the most seasoned journalists. You’ll feel at home at ABC Goldfields with an easy-going team that has a reputation for producing high quality content. This is a very special opportunity!
Working as part of our team, and under routine direction of the Editor, you will:
- Create content for multiple platforms to engage local and national audiences.
- Contribute to planning and commissioning processes to develop and distribute new content ideas to achieve strong reach and engagement with audiences.
- Provide in-studio production support and mange talk back callers and guests.
Position Description: 
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About You
Do you have good editorial instincts, with experience in crafting stories that set the next day's agenda? To be successful in this role, you will be on your way to:
- Developing and making original and engaging audio and cross platform content for a diverse audience.
- Proficient editorial skills including the ability to source and analyse information and exercise reliable judgement.
- An understanding of the issues that affect and interest the local audience.
You will also need to possess a current and valid Driver’s Licence
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.
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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 accessibility@abc.net.au
If you want to know more, please contact Robert Koenig-Luck, Editor ABC Goldfields on 08 9093 7010 or emailing Koenig-luck.Robert@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.
Advertised: W. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: W. Australia Standard Time
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