Reporter, Rural, Dubbo

The Role

ABC Dubbo is looking for a Reporter to create innovative stories for local audiences for 12 months. The role will include:

• Presenting engaging Rural & Primary Industry stories or News, Q&A’s, interviews and packages across all platforms, including breaking stories.
• Prepare and present content for the Rural Report and Country Hour.
• Contributing to the implementation of the Local Emergency Coverage plan and communicate with relevant stakeholders as required.
• In collaboration with colleagues identifying and developing local content that can be shared with other content teams and across the ABC on multiple platforms. 

Position Description:  30001982 REPORTER RURAL BACKFILL.pdf

About You

You will bring media experience with a proactive, can-do approach to creating interesting and innovative stories. You will have emerging cross-platform production skills and an understanding of the issues and events important to the Western NSW community. You will also have the following skills and experience:

• Proficient editorial skills including the ability to source and analyse information and exercise reliable judgement. 
• Demonstrated experience in live presentation and broadcast (preferable but not essential.) 
• Detailed understanding of the issues that affect and interest the local audience.
• Demonstrated proficient cross-platform production skills.  
• Proficient time management and communication skills to work effectively the broader team and co-ordinate output with the state and national news desks. 

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.

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

To request recruitment and selection information in alternate formats, request adjustments, or have accessibility requirements please contact accessibility@abc.net.au

If you want to know more, please contact Nick Lowther, Editor, ABC Western Plains on 02 6881 1811.

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