Jess Davis

I'm an experienced journalist, having spent the past seven years at the ABC in various roles. I've worked hard to continually learn new skills and improve my knowledge over a wide variety of topics, most recently focussing on climate change. I'm looking for a new challenge, with a hope to channel my energy into research and policy, to create meaningful impact in the fight against climate change.

• AWARDS, Bronze Medal 2022 Society of News Design Awards, for a story looking at the challenges of managing water as climate extremes worsen. (https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-12-20/how-to-manage-water-as-climate-extremes-deepen/101769978) Judges comments: "The opening line transforming into a watershed is an impactful choice, drawing the audience into the project from the start. The abstraction and focus on key elements guides the viewer's attention to what's important. The smoothness of the execution and the high technical proficiency are evident, creating a seamless and engaging experience. The piece feels refreshingly original."
• Winner of the Australian Star Prize for Rural Broadcasting – 2021. I was awarded the prize for my work on the Black Summer bushfires which took out the video category and my radio documentary on the coronavirus pandemic in regional Australia. With the judges saying, they were impressed with the powerful storytelling in both pieces. “Jess' ability to sensitively tell these difficult stories highlighted the passion and resilience of the people directly affected. The stories shone a light on some of the hardships of rural life, but also the incredible people who are continuing to make a difference for their communities even in trying times.”
• Rural Press Club of Victoria – Best Feature Story TV – 2020
  Australian Star Prize for Rural Journalism – winner video Category
  ABC Landline - Facing the Future: Farmers finding a way forward from bushfire
  https://www.abc.net.au/landline/facing-the-future-farmers-finding-a-way-forward/11921250
  Judges Remarks: ‘This is a very well shot and well told piece that tells a deeper story about the impact of the fires on farming families and businesses.'
• Rural Press Club of Victoria – Best Feature Story Radio – 2020
  Australian Star Prize for Rural Journalism – winner audio Category
  ABC Background Briefing – “A country hospital fears it won't cope”
  https://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/backgroundbriefing/background-briefing-
  05.04.20/12116462
  Judges Remarks: ‘A phenomenal insight into the challenges, focus and spirit of people working to protect their communities during the coronavirus pandemic. It explored challenges for rural health broadly but also allowed for touching personal insight.'