- Muswellbrook NSW Location
- Permanent, Full time role
- Create news stories for the ABC
- Base salary $77K to $97K

The Role

ABC News is looking for a passionate and talented reporter to join our Muswellbrook newsroom. In this role,you’llcreate engaging, original journalism across radio, digital and social platforms while working closely with a collaborative and high-performing editorial team.You’llhelp shape the local news agenda, contribute to breaking coverage, and bring stories of Newcastle and the Hunter region to audiences nationwide.

The Job

- Produce and present news bulletins, interviews, Q&As; and cross-platform packages, including breaking news.
- Create compelling local content that resonates with both regional and national audiences.
- Participate in planning and commissioning to develop strong story ideas and boost engagement.
- Source,identifyand develop original stories that reflect the diversity of the community.
- Contribute to local emergency broadcasting and liaise with key stakeholders asrequired.
- Actively represent ABC values and uphold all relevant workplace and editorial policies.

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About You

You’rea curious, community-minded journalist with strong editorial judgement and a passion for telling stories that matter. You thrive in afar-paced news environment and understand the issues shaping regional Australia.

You'llhave:





- Demonstrated experience delivering breaking and original content across multiple platforms.
- Sound editorial,researchand analysis skills, with the ability to make soundjudgmentunder pressure.
- A deep understanding of issues affecting the local Hunter audience.

What we can offer you:

- 15.4% ABC Nominated Super.
- Paid parental,carer'sand supporting partner leave.
- Salary packaging.
- ABC Mentoring.

About ABC News

Quality journalism, powerful investigations, outstanding production, and a cooperative, 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 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 haveaccessibilityrequirementsplease [email protected]

If you want to know more, please contactBlake Doyle(DeputyEditor,Newcastle)ABC, on [email protected]

Applications Close: Tuesday 3rd November at 11:55pm

📌 Reporter, Muswellbrook
🏢 Australian Broadcasting
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