Bi-Media Sports Reporter Job at Goodstart, Melbourne

Job Title:    Bi-Media Sports Reporter
Job Ref:    494117
Department:    News
Location:    Southbank, Melbourne
Employer:    ABC
Work type:    Ongoing Full Time
Salary:    $70,378 - - $83,762 p.a.+ Generous Super
About Us
At Goodstart, we believe children are central to everything we do.  It’s a belief that’s driven us since 2009, when we purchased ABC Learning following its voluntary liquidation.
Owned by four of Australia’s most trusted charitable organisations, The Benevolent Society, Mission Australia, the Brotherhood of St Laurence and Social Ventures Australia, Goodstart operates as a not-for-profit. This means all surplus generated is invested back into our early learning initiatives, for the benefit of every child.
ABC News in Melbourne is looking for an experienced journalist to cover the demanding sports round in the Melbourne newsroom.  The successful candidate will have a thorough knowledge of a wide range of sports and a demonstrated ability to cover sports issues and major events across the full range of ABC News platforms.  A demonstrable record in breaking news will be highly regarded.

Job Requirements:
•  A commitment to breaking news
•  A proven ability to write clear, concise copy and produce tight and informative TV, Online and Radio packages.
•  Comprehensive knowledge of a wide range of sports, particularly AFL, and their controlling bodies.
•  Strong organisational skills and an ability to develop and maintain contacts in the Victorian and national sporting community.
•  An ability to work with a small team of reporters to ensure the ABC provides comprehensive coverage and regularly breaks sports stories suitable for the ABC's audiences.
•  Sound editing capabilities, or the ability to acquire them, across television and radio editing platforms.
•  A thorough understanding of and commitment to ABC Editorial Policies and divisional style.
•  An understanding of and commitment to the ABC's aims, objectives and workplace values, together with relevant policies and guidelines including, Equity & Diversity and Work Health & Safety.
   
Recruitment Agency applications will not be accepted.
The ABC is an equal opportunity employer.
The ABC invites Indigenous Australians to apply for this position.

Deadline Date: 16-02-2014

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