13 Dec
Australian Broadcasting
Port Lincoln
This is a Reporter, News, Port Lincoln role with Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) based in Port Lincoln, SA, AU
== Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) ==
Role Seniority - mid level
More about the Reporter, News, Port Lincoln role at Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC)
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Work type: Ongoing Full Time
Location: Port Lincoln
Categories: Presenter/Reporter
Port Lincoln, South Australia Location Base salary $81K-$90K Bring the characters and stories of these communities to the ABC Audience
The Role
ABC Eyre Peninsula is based at Port Lincoln. The team works with a range of communities - from the Seafood Capital of Australia, primary producers, to seaside holiday towns - to tell their stories on radio, online, social media, and TV. In this role you’ll be living and working in a city with world class culinary offerings, just a short walk or drive from some of the most beautiful beaches in the country.
ABC South Australia is looking for an enthusiastic and talented reporter to create compelling news content across all platforms.
Reporting to the Editor, News reporters are vital in bringing the characters and stories of these communities to local and national audiences. The ways to tell these stories are ever-evolving; it could be a live cross into TV with overlay you filmed yourself, an online story on Australia’s most trusted news website, a carefully crafted radio package on PM, a short piece in a radio news bulletin you’re presenting live or a long form Youtube video.
The size of the team means you have support to pursue stories you’re passionate about, but also ample opportunity to step up and take a lead on breaking stories in the area – of which there are plenty!
The Job
The Role Includes
Producing accurate, concise and clear stories for radio, television, online and social media for local, state and national audiences. Presenting radio news bulletins, participate in Q&As;,
conduct interviews and create radio packages. Breaking news stories, and creating compelling original content.
Position Description: 30003086 REPORTER NEWS.pdf
About You
Do you have an endless curiosity about the people and places around you? Do you have a passion for telling stories? This could be the perfect job for you.
The right person for this roll will be a journalist with good editorial skills, and experience with breaking news and generating original stories in a daily news setting.
You Will Also Have
Well-developed cross-platform production skills in radio, digital, video, and social media. A solid understanding of editorial policies and sound news judgement. Confident broadcast presentation skills including live presentation. Demonstrated understanding of stories and issues in the Port Lincoln region. The ability to work both independently and as part of a small team.
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).
What We Can Offer You
15.4% ABC Nominated Super. Paid parental, carer's and supporting partner leave. Salary packaging. ABC Mentoring.
About The ABC
The ABC is the nation's most trusted and independent source of Australian conversations, culture, and stories. With over 4,000 employees from diverse backgrounds across over 50 locations around Australia and overseas, we are proud to create, curate and deliver high-quality content that informs, educates and entertains Australian communities.
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 LGBTQIA+ individuals. The ABC also aims to achieve a gender-balanced workforce.
To request recruitment and selection information in alternate formats, request adjustments, or if you have accessibility requirements please contact [email protected]
If you want to know more, please contact Kate Drinkwater, Editor, North & West SA on 08 8638 4810.
We are unable to accept email applications, please ensure that you submit your application via the online portal.
We respectfully request that Recruitment Agencies do not submit applications for this position.
Applications Close: 11:55pm, Tuesday 9th December.
Advertised: 26 Nov 2025 8:00 AM Cen. Australia Daylight Time
Applications close: 09 Dec 2025 11:55 PM Cen. Australia Daylight Time
Before we jump into the responsibilities of the role. No matter what you come in knowing, you’ll be learning new things all the time and the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) team will be there to support your growth.
Please consider applying even if you don't meet 100% of what’s outlined
Key Responsibilities
- ✍️ Producing news content
- Presenting news bulletins
- Breaking news coverage
Key Strengths
- Cross-platform production skills
- Editorial skills
- Broadcast presentation skills
- Understanding of local issues
- Interviewing skills
- Storytelling passion
Why Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) is partnering with Hatch on this role. Hatch exists to level the playing field for people as they discover a career that’s right for them. So when you apply you have the chance to show more than just your resume.
A Final Note: This is a role with Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) not with Hatch.
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