Chief Digital Political Correspondent

The Role

The ABC is looking for a Chief Digital Political Correspondent to deliver impactful, original stories and expert analysis on federal politics and national affairs for the ABC News website, app, and digital platforms. You will be regularly setting the news agenda and supporting high-value coverage in line with the News strategy.

The Job

• Produce original, agenda-setting news content.
• Collaborate with ABC teams nationwide to cover key national issues.
• Ensure diverse perspectives on major stories.
• Identify digital trends and help engage new audiences.
• Present breaking news and conduct interviews per ABC standards.
• Maintain strong community and expert contacts.
• Communicate with senior editors and coordinate content.
• Use analytics to improve audience engagement.
• Mentor staff and support political reporting.
• Cover stories reflecting Australia’s diversity.

Position Description :   50068652 CHIEF DIGITAL POLITICAL CORRESPONDENT.pdf

About You

You'll have :

• Relevant qualifications or equivalent experience.
• Strong journalism and digital publishing skills.
• Proven ability to break federal politics news with solid contacts.
• Skilled in clear, engaging digital-first content.
• Experience in political / national affairs across platforms.
• Proficient with digital media tools, including field use.
• Excellent teamwork, communication, and commitment to diversity.
• Strong presentation skills and creativity and able to meet tight deadlines.

What we can offer you :

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

About ABC News

Quality journalism, powerful investigations, outstanding production, and a collaborative, engaged and supportive workplace that offers opportunities and career development across regional and metropolitan Australia. Make a positive contribution to the national conversation, help set the agenda and build your skills, by joining Australia's most trusted and diverse news organisation.

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 David Lipson, Editor, Politics via lipson.david@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, 21st July 2025.