Reporter, Muswellbrook

Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC); Muswellbrook; Vor Ort; AUD 65.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

ABC Nominated Super

Paid parental leave

Salary packaging

Zusammenfassung

ABC News in Muswellbrook is seeking a passionate reporter to craft engaging journalism across radio, digital and social platforms while collaborating with a high-performing editorial team. You’ll shape the local news agenda for Newcastle and the Hunter region, contributing to breaking coverage and audience engagement.

You’ll bring curiosity, strong editorial judgement and a deep commitment to regional Australian stories. This role demands adaptability and a clear understanding of regional issues.

Qualifikationen

• Demonstrated experience delivering breaking and original content across multiple platforms.
• Sound editorial, research and analysis skills, with the ability to make sound judgment under pressure.
• A deep understanding of issues affecting the local Hunter audience.

Aufgaben

• Produce and present news bulletins, interviews, Q&As and cross-platform packages, including breaking news.
• Create compelling local content that resonates with both regional and national audiences.
• Participate in planning and commissioning to develop strong story ideas and boost engagement.
• Source, identify and develop original stories that reflect the diversity of the community.
• Contribute to local emergency broadcasting and liaise with key stakeholders as required.
• Actively represent ABC values and uphold all relevant workplace and editorial policies.

Jobbeschreibung

ABC News is looking for a passionate and talented reporter to join our Muswellbrook newsroom. In this role, you’ll create engaging, original journalism across radio, digital and social platforms while working closely with a collaborative and high-performing editorial team. You’ll help shape the local news agenda, contribute to breaking coverage, and bring stories of Newcastle and the Hunter region to audiences nationwide.

The Job

• Produce and present news bulletins, interviews, Q&As and cross-platform packages, including breaking news.
• Create compelling local content that resonates with both regional and national audiences.
• Participate in planning and commissioning to develop strong story ideas and boost engagement.
• Source, identify and develop original stories that reflect the diversity of the community.
• Contribute to local emergency broadcasting and liaise with key stakeholders as required.
• Actively represent ABC values and uphold all relevant workplace and editorial policies.

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About You

You’re a curious, community-minded journalist with strong editorial judgement and a passion for telling stories that matter. You thrive in a fast-paced news environment and understand the issues shaping regional Australia.

You'll have:

• Demonstrated experience delivering breaking and original content across multiple platforms.
• Sound editorial, research and analysis skills, with the ability to make sound judgment under pressure.
• A deep understanding of issues affecting the local Hunter audience.

What We Can Offer You

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

About ABC News

Quality journalism, powerful investigations, outstanding production, and a collaborative, engaged and supportive workplace that offers opportunities and career development across regional and metropolitan Australia. Make a positive contribution to the national conversation, help set the agenda and build your skills, by joining Australia's most trusted and diverse news organisation.

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.

To request recruitment and selection information in alternate formats, request adjustments, or if you have accessibility requirements please contact [e-mail]

If you want to know more, please contact Blake Doyle (Deputy Editor, Newcastle) ABC, on [e-mail]

We respectfully request that Recruitment Agencies do not submit applications for this position.

Applications Close: Tuesday 3rd November at 11:55pm