Reporter, Rural & Regional - Broken Hill

About the Role

ABC News is seeking a Reporter to create original, distinctive & innovative rural and regional content for multiple platforms that aligns with ABC strategy. 

The position based in Broken Hill will enable you to live and work in one of the most unique and interesting parts of the Country.

The Far West of NSW is over 30% geographically of NSW and has a long history in the grazing and farming industry while the role will also allow you the chance to report on the most historic and vital mining region in Australia.

With the Darling River and Menindee Lakes only an hour’s drive from Broken Hill you will be part of the team on the ground covering water issues which are vital to the area.

The Silver City is Australia’s only heritage listed town and has all the facilities expected of a modern and vibrant community boasting a large number of restaurants, hotels and cafes.

Reporting to the Editor, ABC Broken Hill, your key responsibilities will include:

• Creating radio packages for state and national radio programs and audio on demand, filing digital news of the day and feature articles, and contributing to our TV and video on demand platforms.
• Contribute to planning and commissioning processes to develop and distribute new content ideas to achieve strong reach and engagement with audiences.
• In consultation with colleagues, identify and develop local rural and primary industry content that can be shared with other content teams across the ABC on multiple platforms. 
• Contribute to the implementation of the Local Emergency Coverage plan and communicate with relevant stakeholders.

About You

With a demonstrated creative approach to content construction and delivery, proficient experience in live presentation and broadcast, you will bring to this role:

• Proficient editorial skills including the ability to source and analyse information and exercise sound judgement.
• Strong understanding of rural and regional issues that affect and interest the local audience.
• Ability to communicate effectively and build relationships with people from a range of diverse backgrounds.
• Demonstrated understanding and passion to source and create authentic content which represents the broad diversity of the Australian community.

For further details on the role and requirements, please refer to the full position description:   50008541 REPORTER RURAL AND REGIONAL.pdf

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).

For further information on this position please contact Andrew Schmidt, Editor, ABC Broken Hill on 0402 844 712 

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 discuss any accessibility adjustments you may require during the application process or in the workplace, please contact  Regional Editor SA/BH Khama Gilchrist at gilchrist.khama@abc.net.au.