Brian Burns

A fortnight ago, ABC announced that a major restructure of their news operation would result in the loss of a number of jobs. However, it now appears that they’re seeking to strengthen their ranks with a new breed of digital journalist.

ABC has “multiple openings” for digital journalists who will need to be able to shoot their own video, produce, write and deliver stories on-air and online … In a job description that suggests the pace of digital journalism, the posting says candidates must be “capable of prioritizing and handling multiple projects simultaneously, under tight time constraints.”

Sources claim that ABC plan to commission digital journalists to work both individually and in small cells. Sit back and watch as other news organisations follow in suit.