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Join the triple j Hack team
Base salary $88K-$94K

About triple j

We’re a national 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.

About the Role

We're looking for a talented Digital Reporter/ Producer to create digital and social content on a daily basis for triple j Hack. You'll be producing original video content for triple j Hack's digital and social media platforms including, writing copy, taking and editing images and creating graphics. You'll work with Hack reporters to develop digital roll out plans for key stories, including written articles, social media content, short form videos, images, audio and graphics.

You'll also;

Respond to breaking news in a timely manner, working under tight deadlines to create digital content that’s relevant to the hack demographic.
Collate and repurpose content from other ABC platforms and partner news organisations as triple j Hack social content.
Write and sub edit copy, headlines and captions for Hack digital and social media platforms.
Initiate and moderate audience engagement and social media discussions.
Advise Hack EP on emerging trends and future content ideas.

Position Description: 30001194 DIGITAL REPORTER PRODUCER TRIPLE J.pdf

About You

You’re a dynamic digital storyteller with a proven track record in creating engaging content within fast-paced digital media environments. You pair strong technical knowledge of digital platforms and web applications with a sharp editorial instinct, producing high-quality, visually compelling stories that resonate.

With experience in online journalism, you bring sound news judgment and refined editorial skills, alongside the ability to execute strategic content plans that balance creativity with performance. You’re highly skilled across social and digital platforms, using analytics to uncover insights, optimise storytelling, and continually improve audience engagement.

You understand what matters to 18–29-year-olds and know how to craft cross-platform content that captures their attention. You’re confident working with CMS platforms, social channels, and image/video editing tools, delivering polished work even under tight deadlines.

You’re a natural collaborator who thrives across teams, bringing together diverse ideas to deliver on shared goals. You stay calm under pressure and consistently produce high-quality work to tight deadlines.

This is your chance to work with the best team of young journalists in the country and lead the online conversation for young people.

As part of your application, you’ll be asked to complete a short task and respond to the question below. Please upload all components directly in the application form:

Task: Create a vertical video or carousel covering a story in the news of relevance and interest to the Hack audience.

Question: Explain the role you think the news plays in the lives of young Australians, and the challenges news organisations face connecting with young people (max 500 words).

Your work: Share links to work you’re proud of.

What we can offer you:

15.4% ABC Nominated Super.
Paid parental, carer's and supporting partner leave.
Salary packaging.
ABC Mentoring.

More info:

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 Emma Gibbs, Digital Manager, triple j, Double J & Country via gibbs.emma@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.

Applications Close: 11:55pm, Monday 8 June

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