Reporter, Rural, Katherine

The Job

Keen to experience life in a vibrant NT town, with a strong Indigenous community and close access to the world-famous waterfalls of Kakadu National Park, rugged Nitmiluk Gorge and beautiful Mataranka hot springs? ABC Alice Springs and Katherine is seeking a Reporter who is keen to work and live in one of the most interesting places in Australia, bringing creative ideas to reporting on rural and primary industry issues in the Top End.

The Role

• Present 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.
• Contribute to the implementation of the Local Emergency Coverage plan.
• Identify and develop local content that can be shared with other content teams and across the ABC on multiple platforms. 

Position Description:   50008546 REPORTER RURAL.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 local community. 

You will be able to demonstrate that you are:

• An accomplished reporter and presenter
• Experienced in creating authentic content for radio and digital platforms that represents the broad diversity of the Australian community.
• Experienced in rural and resources journalism and with an in-depth understanding of rural, resources and regional issues
• Knowledgeable about local, national and international rural issues
• Able to travel to remote locations when required

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 Ryan Liddle, Editor, Local Editor Alice Springs and Katherine, via liddle.ryan@abc.net.au

For more information on working at the ABC visit abc.net.au/careers

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

Applications Close: 11:55pm, Sunday 5th January