Triple J, Australia’s national youth broadcaster has 3 positions open:

Cross Media Journalists

• Sydney or Melbourne, Australia
• 3 Positions Available
• Contract (April 2009 – December 2010)
• AUD$50,370 – $68,623 p.a.

Will you lead the future of journalism?

Hack, triple j’s daily youth affairs show, is building a team of next-generation storytellers.

We’re seeking multi-skilled program makers to tackle stories in two environments – radio and online. The two platforms will work together. Radio stories will form the basis for a new kind of online multimedia experience.

As a cross-media journalist, you will publish stories to the flagship Hack radio show, including live crosses and multilayered field reports; you will also publish multimedia showcases to a revamped Hack website. The end result? An immersive web experience with photos, audio and video.

Your stories will originate in brave, accessible and relevant program ideas for young Australians, 18 – 24.

This position requires an advanced level of technical skill – audio editing, video shooting and editing online publishing – alongside proven editorial judgment and high level experience in researching and conducting interviews.

You’ll work closely with a team and be able to take direction; you’ll also go it alone when necessary.

Come usher in the next generation of media making, with triple j’s Hack.

Selection Criteria

• Proven experience in developing and producing creative, accessible and relevant program content including live and packaged field reports for radio. A demonstrated creative approach to story construction and delivery for radio and online.
• Demonstrated ability to initiate, research and conduct interviews and provide significant input into shaping the program’s sound.
• Proven experience in radio with accomplished editorial skills and judgment.
• Very strong and detailed knowledge of key issues that are relevant to, and affect the 18–24 audience and a high level knowledge of key issues and strategies that would maintain and build a national audience.
• 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.
• Proven ability in working with/and detailed knowledge and understanding of modern broadcast technologies and digital editing systems such as Protools, Final Cut Pro and or Avid.
• Knowledge of web publishing/multimedia – digital storytelling, image manipulation, writing for the web, file transfer etc.
• A detailed understanding and commitment to ABC Editorial and Corporate Policies including Equity & Diversity and OH&S policies and practices.

Applications must include samples of your online media work (example – an online video; photojournalism essay; multimedia blog) and/or a 5 minute audio sample of radio stories/interviews/packages you have previously done. Note: No MP3s. Copies of the ABC Editorial Policies are available at www.abc.net.au/corp

Applications quoting reference number INR904027 can be sent to:

ABC Recruitment,
ABC, GPO Box 9994,
Adelaide SA, Australia 5001

or email: recruitment@your.abc.net.au by COB Friday 13 February 2009.

Applicants must address the selection criteria and include a resume. For more information on how to apply visit abc.net.au/jobs

For further information contact James West on +61 2 8333 2904.