• Create online and radio stories for triple j Hack programs
• Permanent full-time position
• Salary $85K - $91K

The Role  

In this role you will pitch and create stories across radio and online for the triple j Hack program. On a daily basis, you will research, prepare and present accurate, concise and clear stories for Hack radio, including conducting interviews and editing final pieces using natural sound and music, to inform & entertain the audience. 

The Job 

• Produce briefs and scripts about key stories.
• As directed, convert radio stories to online, social media and video for triple j and other ABC sites.
• As required, travel to regional areas to produce longer form multimedia content for Hack.
• Participate in key Hack campaigns and co-productions across triple j or within the ABC. 

About You 

We are seeking a creative reporter with proven experience in developing and producing creative, accessible and relevant program content including live and packaged field reports for radio and online. The candidate would have a creative approach to story construction and delivery for radio and online, as well as a strong and detailed knowledge of key issues that are relevant to and affect the 18–24 audience. 

You’ll have: 

• Experience in radio with sound editorial skills and judgement. An accomplished ability to break original stories and initiate, research and conduct interviews.
• Accomplished knowledge of web publishing/multimedia, including digital storytelling, writing for the web and using social media.
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines. A proven team player with the ability to go it alone when necessary with strong interpersonal and motivational skills. 

 What we can offer you:  

• 15.4% ABC Nominated super. 
• Paid parental, carer’s and supporting partner leave. 
• Salary packaging. 
• ABC Mentoring. 

More Info: 

We strive to promote an inclusive culture of opportunity and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. If you want to know more please contact Stephen Smiley, Executive Producer triple j Hack on smiley.stephen@abc.net.au

For further details on the role and requirements, please refer to the full position description:

 30002148 REPORTER HACK updated.pdf

For more information on working at the ABC visit abc.net.au/careers 

About Us

We’re a national radio network for young Australians and lovers of new music, encompassing triple j, triple j Unearthed and Double J. We work across radio, podcasts, online, video, TV, social media and more. We’re recognised as an authority on new music, pop culture, news, and anything that matters to young people. If you love music and making content for a youth audience, then keep reading.

Working at triple j

triple j is a supportive and inclusive workplace, and we welcome everyone to be their true authentic self at triple j, no matter your background. We celebrate our staff’s diversity, their different experiences, abilities and worldview and we want to empower that through everything we do. It’s through our individuality and our collective energy that we bring great ideas, stories and music to young Australians on every platform where they live.

Applications Close: 11:55 pm, 28th July 2024.