Bega Regional Reporter: Break News Across Platforms

Australian Broadcasting Corp.; Bega; On-site; AUD 87,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15.4% ABC Nominated Super.

Paid parental and carer's leave.

Salary packaging.

ABC Mentoring.

Job summary

The Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) is seeking a Reporter to join the South East NSW team in Bega. You will find, shape and tell stories that matter to local audiences across all platforms, producing bulletins, interviews and packages, including breaking news and rural content.

You’ll bring original ideas to editorial discussions, plan coverage with editors, and help commission content, spending time in the community to build valuable contacts.

Qualifications

• Accomplished journalistic craft, with experience as a cross-platform News Reporter, live Presenter and Producer.
• Accomplished skills with production systems and reporting tools, and a solid understanding of social media as a newsgathering tool.
• A thorough understanding of the South East NSW region and ability to source and maintain contacts across the community.

Responsibilities

• Produce and present news bulletins, interviews and audio/video packages across platforms, including breaking news and rural content.
• Break stories and contribute original ideas and angles using your contacts and networks.
• Plan ahead for state and national coverage needs, including commissioning next-day digital and mobile content.
• Engage with communities to tell stories reflecting the region’s diversity.
• Work closely with Producers, Editors and newsroom colleagues.

Skills

Journalistic craft

Cross-platform reporting

Production tools

Social media for news

Tools

Production systems

Reporting tools

Social media platforms

Job description

The Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) is seeking a Reporter to join the South East NSW team in Bega. You will find, shape and tell stories that matter to local audiences across all platforms, producing bulletins, interviews and packages, including breaking news and rural content.

You’ll bring original ideas to editorial discussions, plan coverage with editors, and help commission content, spending time in the community to build valuable contacts.