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 collaborative 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.
Position Description: ******** REPORTER, NEWS.pdf
About You
You're a curious, community-minded journalist with robust 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.
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.
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If you want to know more, please contact Blake Doyle (Deputy Editor, Newcastle) ABC, on ******
We respectfully request that Recruitment Agencies do not submit applications for this position.
Applications Close: Tuesday 3rd November at 11:55pm
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📌 Reporter, Muswellbrook
🏢 Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC)
📍 Muswellbrook