Reporter, News - Mackay

The Role

Are you an enthusiastic and experienced reporter, ready to join our creative and dedicated team in Mackay? We are seeking a reporter to create content for broadcast, social media and online platforms to engage and inform audiences.

The Job

We are looking for a dynamic and driven reporter to create news content for multiple platforms. Reporting to the Editor ABC Tropical North, the role will involve:

• Creating accurate and concise digital news content across multiple platforms.
• Delivering news including producing and presenting news bulletins, Q & As, interviews and packages, including breaking stories.
• Delivering creative and original stories with impact, to achieve strong reach and engagement with local and national audiences. 
• Contributing to the implementation of the Local Emergency Coverage plan.

The position is based in Mackay but serves a region including Airlie Beach and the Whitsundays, the mining region west to Moranbah and Dysart and agricultural areas south to Sarina and St Lawrence.  It is a diverse region, with fishing, snorkelling, rainforests, and tropical islands on your doorstep.  The region boasts more than 30 beaches, a thriving arts community and other great lifestyle opportunities. 

About You

You are a highly motivated reporter with a strong knowledge of local and national news issues. Your skills and experience include:

• Creative digital storytelling ability.
• Sound editorial skills and judgment.
• Strong understanding of the issues that affect and interest the diverse local audience.

Position description:  504263 REPORTER NEWS B4-5.pdf

What we can offer you:  

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

We would love to see your work. Please submit material with your application online (include examples, links to websites or attach audio/video files up to 5MB).

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 LGBTIQA+ individuals. The ABC also aims to achieve a gender-balanced workforce.

If you want to know more, please contact Danielle Jesser, EDITOR, ABC TROPICAL NORTH via jesser.danielle@abc.net.au

For more information about working at the ABC, please feel free to explore our careers page at https://www.abc.net.au/careers/

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

Applications Close: 11:55 pm, 27th November 2024.