Journalist

ACM; Tamworth Regional Council; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

18 weeks parental leave

Study support

Employee benefits via Flare and Commba

Discounted health insurance

Volunteer leave

Diversity & Inclusion

Job summary

ACM, Australia’s leading regional media organisation, is seeking a dedicated journalist to cover local sports and news for The Northern Daily Leader in Tamworth. You’ll produce print and digital content, attend events, and contribute multimedia elements while meeting daily deadlines.

The role offers hybrid work, opportunities for growth, and a focus on community connection and digital subscription growth. Relevant regional newsroom experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Proven reporting background with strong news judgment, excellent writing skills, and high attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritise work, meet strict daily print and digital deadlines, and adapt to flexible or irregular news hours.
• Genuine interest in digital media, adaptability to newsroom software/CMS tools, and basic skills in taking news photography or video.
• Tertiary qualifications in journalism, media, or communications, and prior experience in a regional newsroom environment.

Responsibilities

• Interview, research, and write accurate, engaging news copy across print and digital platforms, maintaining an agreed daily content output.
• Attend local events, sporting events and fixtures to ensure comprehensive regional coverage.
• Pitch fresh, relevant story ideas at daily morning editorial conferences and maintain an active personal contact diary.
• Produce still photographs, video, and audio elements to accompany stories and enhance digital galleries.
• Ensure all content is ethically sound, accurate, and compliant with legal/defamation standards while adhering to daily deadlines.
• Collaborate with newsroom colleagues and engage with the Tamworth community across digital and social channels.

Skills

Journalism

News reporting

Digital journalism

Multimedia

Photography

Video

Education

Tertiary qualifications in journalism, media, or communications

Tools

CMS

Job description

A career at ACM is more than just a job. It’s a career that grows with your lifestyle.

As Australia’s leading regional media organisation, we offer meaningful careers across metro and regional communities. From journalism and digital innovation to commercial strategy, our people are passionate about work that keeps communities strong, informed, and connected.

About Us

With over 180 years of history, ACM’s network includes iconic mastheads like The Canberra Times, Newcastle Herald, and Bendigo Advertiser. We operate across digital platforms, newspapers, magazines and events.

Our people are united by purpose and driven by impact, delivering trusted local journalism and storytelling that matters to the communities we serve.

About the Role

You’ll be working closely with the Regional NSW Sports Editor and editorial team at The Northern Daily Leader in Tamworth to cover local sporting events, break news, and generate engaging content for print and digital audiences across the region. This role plays an essential part in strengthening our community connection, driving digital subscription growth, and giving local residents a stronger voice. This is a hands‑on role that offers both independence and collaboration, with space to grow your skills and career.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Interview, research, and write accurate, engaging news copy across print and digital platforms, maintaining an agreed daily content output.
• Attend local events, sporting events and fixtures to ensure comprehensive regional coverage.
• Pitch fresh, relevant story ideas at daily morning editorial conferences and maintain an active personal contact diary.
• Produce still photographs, video, and audio elements to accompany stories and enhance digital galleries.
• Ensure all content is ethically sound, accurate, and compliant with legal/defamation standards while adhering to daily deadlines.
• Collaborate with newsroom colleagues and engage with the Tamworth community across digital and social channels.

What You’ll Bring

• Journalistic & Reporting Experience (Essential): Proven reporting background with strong news judgment, excellent writing skills, and high attention to detail.
• Deadline & Production Discipline (Essential): Ability to prioritise work, meet strict daily print and digital deadlines, and adapt to flexible or irregular news hours.
• Digital & Multimedia Capability (Essential): Genuine interest in digital media, adaptability to newsroom software/CMS tools, and basic skills in taking news photography or video.
• Qualifications & Regional Experience (Desirable): Tertiary qualifications in journalism, media, or communications, and prior experience in a regional newsroom environment.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

Because at ACM, your career should grow with your lifestyle — not against it. We offer:

• Hybrid and flexible work arrangements
• 18 weeks paid parental leave (after 12 months of service)
• Study support for work‑related courses and qualifications
• Exclusive employee benefits via Flare and Commbank, including novated lease and exclusive offers through workplace banking
• Discounted health insurance through NIB and free, confidential EAP, available to you and your immediate family.
• Paid volunteer leave (up to 3 days per year) to support causes you care about
• Corporate partnerships that support your wellbeing, including:

Fitness Passport membership to access a variety of gyms and pools across Australia

Fertility support through City Fertility – up to 55% off out-of-pocket costs for you and your family

We advocate Diversity and Inclusion

ACM embraces all aspects of diversity and inclusion and are committed to creating a workplace which reflects the incredibly diverse customers, audiences and communities we serve. Candidates from all backgrounds will receive equal consideration for the opportunity they apply for .

Disability Accommodation

For individuals who need assistance at any point in the application and interview process please contact the ACM Jobs team via email – [e-mail]

Posted - 22 September 2026
Closing - 22 October 2026