Reporter, Broome

Australian Broadcasting Corporation; Shire Of Broome; On-site; AUD 84,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15.4% ABC Nominated Super

Paid parental leave

Salary packaging

ABC Mentoring

Job summary

Australian Broadcasting Corporation in Broome is seeking an experienced Reporter to create impactful news stories for local and national audiences across various platforms. The role involves collaborating with a passionate team to deliver high-quality journalism that reflects Australia’s diversity.

Responsibilities include researching and presenting news content, breaking exclusive stories, building community relationships, and contributing to local emergency coverage. Applicants should have proven journalism experience and strong editorial judgement.

Qualifications

• Proven experience breaking impactful news stories and developing strong source networks.
• Strong editorial judgement with ability to deliver engaging content across multiple platforms.
• Excellent communication and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Research, produce and present engaging news content across broadcast and digital platforms.
• Break exclusive and original stories using contacts, research and investigative techniques.
• Deliver interviews, Q&A, bulletins and packages for multiple platforms.
• Build strong relationships with the Kimberley community to source stories.
• Collaborate with colleagues across Regional WA News to share ideas.
• Contribute to local emergency coverage and support critical news delivery.

Skills

Journalism

Investigative techniques

Strong editorial judgement

Communication skills

Time management

Job description

• Broome location
• Create news stories for the ABC
• Base salary $84K - $103K + 15.4% ABC Nominated Super.
• Working in isolated locations attracts allowances above the base salary rate

Based in the vibrant and culturally rich Kimberley region, Broome offers a unique lifestyle and the opportunity to tell impactful stories from one of Australia’s most diverse communities. The Kimberley is a unique part of northern WA, multicultural, vibrant and the kind of place that people around the world dream of living.

The ABC is looking for an experienced Reporter to join the Kimberley news team. In this role, you’ll create compelling content for local and national audiences across digital, radio and television platforms. You’ll work collaboratively with a passionate regional team to break stories, build strong community connections, and deliver high‑quality journalism that reflects the diversity of Australia.

The Job

• Research, produce and present engaging news content across broadcast and digital platforms.
• Break exclusive and original stories using contacts, research and investigative techniques.
• Deliver interviews, Q&A, bulletins and packages for multiple platforms.
• Build strong relationships and actively engage with the Kimberley community to source stories.
• Collaborate with colleagues across Regional WA News to share ideas and expertise.
• Contribute to local emergency coverage and support critical news delivery when required.

Position Description: 30001325 REPORTER.pdf

About You

You’re a driven and curious journalist who thrives on uncovering stories that matter and connecting with diverse communities.

You’ll have:

• Proven experience breaking impactful news stories and developing strong source networks.
• Strong editorial judgement with the ability to deliver engaging content across multiple platforms.
• Excellent communication and time management skills with a collaborative approach to teamwork.

What we can offer you:

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

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.