Reporter News, Tamworth

This vacancy is open only to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants, reflecting our commitment to the ABC's Reconciliation Action Plan, ABC Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Plan and the Equal Employment Opportunity (Commonwealth Authorities) Act 1987.

Break news stories for local and national audiences
Permanent, Full Time Role
Location: Tamworth
$90K to $107K plus 15.4% nominated super

About The Role

The ABC’s News Team is looking for a reporter to be based in Tamworth, and become part of the dynamic team at ABC New England North West. Your role will be to create quality news content and to meet changing coverage and content requirements across all platforms.

You Will

Break news stories.
Drive a digital-first approach by developing new content ideas to achieve strong reach and engagement with audiences
Create accurate, concise and clear stories across multiple platforms
Produce and present radio news bulletins, Q&As, interviews and packages
Create content for multiple platforms to engage local and national audiences
Actively identify and develop news content that could travel to other content areas across the ABC
Assist with stories that could be run in state and national bulletins and online

About You

You will be an experienced journalist with well-developed editorial skills and advanced experience breaking news and generating original stories in a daily news environment.

You Will Also Have

Well-developed cross-platform production skills in radio, television, digital, video, and social media
An understanding of local issues with a connection with Indigenous communities
Demonstrated understanding and passion to source and create authentic content
A collaborative workstyle with an ability to encourage and support and upskill the team
Current valid driver's license with flexibility to travel to cover a story

Working at the ABC

The ABC is the nation's most trusted and independent source of Australian conversations, culture, and stories. With more than 4,000 employees from diverse backgrounds across more than 50 locations around Australia and overseas, we are proud to create, curate and deliver high-quality content that informs, educates and entertains Australian communities.

The ABC's a great place to work; we provide various opportunities for Indigenous staff, including attending the national Indigenous staff conference, activities during NAIDOC week, regular networking events and mentoring support.

You'll have a friendly and supportive environment to learn and grow in, with a vibrant, dynamic and cohesive team and a manager who will help you with any questions and give you regular opportunities to talk about your progress. You'll also have access to a network of Indigenous staff and support from the ABC's Lead, Indigenous Employment and Diversity.

For further details on the role and requirements, please refer to the full position description: 50024013 REPORTER NEWS-TAMWORTH.pdf

For further information on this position please contact Caitlin Furlong, Local Editor, ABC New England North West on 0408 607 943 or at furlong.caitlin@abc.net.au

We are unable to accept email applications, please ensure that you submit your application via the online portal.

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

For more information on working at the ABC visit https://www.abc.net.au/careers/indigenous/

Please complete the online application form and submit as part of your application a Cover Letter and Resume. (Please note, there is no requirement to address the Selection Criteria as part of your application.)

Advertised: 05 Oct 2023 9:00 AM AUS Eastern Daylight Time

Applications close: 05 Nov 2023 11:55 PM AUS Eastern Daylight Time