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About Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC)

The ABC is the nation's most trusted and independent source of Australian conversations, culture, and stories. With over 4,000 employees from diverse backgrounds across over 50 locations around Australia and overseas, we are proud to create, curate, and deliver high-quality content that informs, educates, and entertains Australian communities.

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Your role

The ABC News Internship is a 4-week learning program where participants will be trained in ABC Editorial Policies, story selection, basic editing, news writing, and field camera operating. The Internship program will run between April and May.

You will be embedded within the News where you will gain an understanding of the editorial and operational sides of state news coverage, including reporting, camera work, and editing.

This vacancy is open only to applicants with disability, reflecting the commitment to the ABC's Diversity and Inclusion Plan 2019 - 2022 and the Equal Employment Opportunity (Commonwealth Authorities) Act 1987.

Training & development

With the unrelenting pace of change in the industry combined with the increasing capabilities of new technologies, ABC is constantly looking at ways to develop its people and keep their skills current. Below are the programs the ABC offer:

• Training & Development Programs
• Leadership Programs
• Scholarship programs
• Study Assistance
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Benefits

ABC offers flexible salary packaging arrangements through an external provider allowing you to effectively salary sacrifice to suit your individual financial requirements. Options available include superannuation benefits, cars, childcare, and laptops. Read more.

Career progression

ABC’s performance management system has been designed to foster high performance, creativity, initiative, and leadership. It allows flexibility in the planning of work and the development of skills to meet the needs of the future. Employees benefit through active participation in the process, feedback on performance, recognition, and reward for their efforts, and improved development and career opportunities. Read more.

Work life balance

ABC has a range of flexible policies and practices designed to help people balance their work and personal lives. Access to these types of arrangements will depend on your circumstances, including work requirements, and require the agreement of your manager. This includes:

• Flexible working hours
• Part-time hours
• Job Share
• Working from home
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Culture & vibe

As the national broadcaster, the ABC has a responsibility to reach all Australians and to reflect the rich diversity and perspectives of Australia’s many communities, from Indigenous Australians to new and emerging communities. The ABC is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued and respected for their contribution. Read more.

About you

Here's what ABC is looking for in this role:

• Identify as living with a disability
• Have an inquiring mind and a passion for finding and telling stories. 

How to apply

This role is currently closed. If you are interested in this role, simply click "Pre-register" and Prosple will inform you once this position from Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) opens again.