Reporter, News - Rockhampton

ABC Careers; Rockhampton Regional; On-site; AUD 87,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

Australian Broadcasting Corporation's Capricornia team in Rockhampton seeks a passionate journalist to tell stories of the region across online, broadcast and radio platforms. You will produce and present news, write articles and create videos, with a focus on local impact and audience engagement.

The role involves collaborating with editors and photographers, and meeting deadlines while travelling to gather content. A valid driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience creating stories for online, broadcast and radio platforms.
• Ability to write digital articles and produce video content for multiple channels.
• Strong editorial judgement and a nose for local stories that engage audiences.
• Current and valid Driver’s Licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Produce and present news bulletins, interviews and packages across platforms.
• Write digital articles and create video content for broadcast and social media.
• Contribute to planning and distribute content to maximize reach and engagement.
• Identify local stories for cross-team sharing across ABC platforms.

Skills

Journalism

Storytelling

Multiplatform publishing

Digital writing

Video production

Driver's Licence

Tools

Video editing software

Audio editing software

Content management systems

Job description

• Be a part of Australia's independent national broadcaster
• Permanent, full-time role
• Picturesque Rockhampton location
• Build strong engagement with local audiences
• $87K to $106K plus 15.4% Nominated Super

About the role

ABC News Capricornia is looking for a talented and highly motivated journalist to join its dedicated team based in Rockhampton. Someone who’s passionate about telling the stories of our region and who is willing to go the extra mile to ensure those stories are beautifully produced across multiple platforms.

Under routine direction of the Editor, ABC Capricornia, you will create high-performing online stories, engaging videos for broadcast and digital platforms, audio news and packages for live radio and on demand, and have the opportunity to share the stories of local people and the community nationally.

As a Reporter, you will:

• Produce and present news bulletins, Q&A, interviews and packages across all platforms, including breaking stories.
• Write digital articles for the ABC News online, and create video content for broadcast, digital and social media platforms
• Contribute to planning and commissioning processes to develop and distribute new content ideas to achieve strong reach and engagement with audiences.
• Identify and develop, in collaboration with colleagues, local content that can be shared with other content teams across the ABC on multiple platforms.

About You

You have strong editorial instincts, with experience in crafting stories that set the next day's agenda. You are able to work as part of a team, and independently. You want to connect with people and communities. You like hitting the road, meeting new people and you can give stories a heart. To be successful in this role, you will also have:

• Demonstrated moderate experience in delivering breaking and original journalism for multiple platforms.
• Proficient editorial skills including the ability to source and analyse information and exercise reliable judgement.
• Demonstrated understanding of the issues that affect and interest the local audience.
• A current and valid Driver’s Licence

About ABC Capricornia

You will be working out of the ABC Capricornia office in Rockhampton with a friendly, fun and experienced team of content makers. The region spans from Gladstone, on the southern tip of the Great Barrier Reef in the south, out to the Gemfields and beyond in the west. It also encompasses the stunning Capricorn Coast, where you’ll find the Keppel Islands and a plethora of tropical beaches to spend your weekends on. You’ll be surrounded by national parks, full of walks to explore in the cooler months. You’ll work from a beautiful, gold rush era building which sits opposite the mighty Fitzroy River and is close to many great coffee shops and cafes in the Rockhampton City Centre. Your commute will be easy no matter which direction you come from. The region offers a massive variety of stories to be told, coupled with a great lifestyle. Getting out and about to experience it all, is strongly encouraged.

Check us out here – ABC Capricornia

The ABC strives for diversity and inclusion in the workplace, and to promote a culture of opportunity. Through its services the ABC seeks to represent, connect and engage with all of the Australian community. In line with our focus on diversity, 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.

For further details on the role and requirements, please refer to the full position description: 50059444 REPORTER NEWS.pdf

For further information on this position please contact Aaron Kelly, Editor ABC Capricornia via [e-mail]

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