ABC News is looking for a passionate and talented reporter to join our Muswellbrook newsroom. In this role, you’ll create engaging, original journalism across radio, digital and social platforms while working closely with a cooperative and high-performing editorial team. You’ll help 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, identify and develop original stories that reflect the diversity of the community.
- Contribute to local emergency broadcasting and liaise with key stakeholders as required.
- Actively represent ABC values and uphold all relevant workplace and editorial policies.

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About You

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

You'll have:

- Demonstrated experience delivering breaking and original content across multiple platforms.
- Sound editorial, research and analysis skills,



with the ability to make sound judgment under pressure.
- A deep understanding of issues affecting the local Hunter audience.

What We Can Offer You

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

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 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 Blake Doyle (Deputy Editor, Newcastle) ABC, on [email protected]

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

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

📌 Reporter, Muswellbrook
🏢 Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC)
📍 Muswellbrook