Reporter, Charleville
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Job Summary
Job no: 504918
Work type: Ongoing Full Time
Location: Various
Categories: Journalism/Content Making Presenter/Reporter
- Join Australias most trusted media organisation
- Create compelling news for local and national audiences
- Develop skills in audio video and digital journalism
The Role
Do you aspire to be a news correspondent with the skills to work independently in audio video and digital journalism
Do you have a spirit of adventure and enjoy travelling to new places and meeting new people
Would you like to work for Australias most trusted media organisation with the opportunity to excel in an environment where public interest journalism ethics and editorial standards are paramount
The ABC is looking for two reporters with a minimum of two years experience in a newsroom to cover the south-west Queensland region.
These roles are based in Charleville but the successful reporters will spend most of your time in the field covering the area from Cameron Corner in the west north to Blackall and east to Roma.
Journalists in this region deliver news for local and national ABC radio but also have time to develop the skills needed to film and present video stories for ABC 7PM news News Channel and Landline as well as producing digital stories for Australias most popular news website.
Many of the ABCs most successful reporters have cut their teeth in this part of the world.
You will work with colleagues based in Longreach under the direction of the Western Queensland Editor and will have access to some of the best editorial training in Australia.
The Job
- Find and tell compelling stories that reflect the unique character of western Queensland
- Prepare and produce compelling audio video digital and social mediastories for local and national audiences
- Build a strong rapport with local community leaders and engage with stakeholders on behalf of the ABC
- Work independently and be self-motivated to chase stories and deliver content
- Demonstrate initiative and bring creative ideas to your work
- These are both Schedule B Band 4-5 roles attracting a base salary of $81000 to $99000 plus 15.4% ABC nominated super
- These roles attract an Isolated Locations Allowance shift penalties and leave loading as per the ABC Enterprise Agreement
About You
You have genuine curiosity of regional stories and will have a strongunderstanding of issues important to local audiences.
Youll have:
- Relevant tertiary qualifications or equivalent skills and experience
- Creative approach to content creation with strong live presentation and broadcast skills
- Strong editorial judgment with ability to source analyse and verify information
- Passion for telling stories that reflect Australias diversity
- Ability to build and maintain contacts across Australia
- Possession of a current and valid Drivers Licence.
- Willingness and flexibility to travel to regional and remote locations.
What we can offer you:
- 15.4% ABC Nominated Super.
- Paid parental carers and supporting partner leave.
- Salary packaging.
- ABC Mentoring.
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 Australias most trusted and diverse news organisation.
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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.
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If you want to know more please contact Sue McVay Regional Editor QLD via
We are unable to accept email applications please ensure that you submit your application via the online portal.
For more information on working at the ABC visit respectfully request that Recruitment Agencies do not submit applications for this position.
Advertised: E. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: E. Australia Standard Time
Key Skills
- Intelligence Targeting
- Legal Drafting
- Typing
- Photography
- Computer Networking
- Interviewing
- Signals Intelligence
- AP Style
- Research Experience
- Journalism
- Transcription
- Writing Skills
