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Reporter, News, Port Macquarie


Company : Australian Broadcasting Corporation


Location : Port Macquarie, Australia


Created : 2025-05-17


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Apply now Job no: 504742Work type: Contract Full TimeLocation: Port MacquarieCategories: Presenter/ReporterPort Macquarie, NSW locationContract role for approximately 6 monthsCreate news content across all platformsThe RoleDo you have a strong news sense and love storytelling? Were looking for anews reporter to join our team in Port Macquarie to create compelling content across all platforms.Were a dynamic team who love to tell engaging stories and set the local news agenda. You are creative, organised, and able to weave a good yarn. You''ll lovecoming to work, and connecting with our audience in on the NSW Mid North Coast.The JobUnder direction of the Editor, and in collaboration with colleagues, your duties will include the following:Create content for multiple platforms to engage local and national audiences.Present news bulletins, Q&As, interviews and packages across all platforms, including breaking stories.Contribute to planning and commissioning processes to develop and distribute new content ideas to achieve strong reach and engagement with audiences.In collaboration with colleagues, identify and develop local content that can be shared with other content teams in Regional & Local and across the ABC on multiple platforms.You have a passion to source and create authentic content which represents the broad diversity of the Australian community. This exciting opportunity will allow you to use your tertiary qualifications in journalism or demonstrated equivalent skills to tell important stories from the NSW Mid North Coast.You will also have:Creative approach to content creation with strong live presentation and broadcast experience.Well-developed editorial skills, including sourcing, analysing information, and sound judgment.Strong understanding of issues impacting the local audience.Proven ability to build and maintain contacts across communities.Commitment to sourcing and creating authentic content representing Australias cultural, linguistic, and Indigenous diversity.Possession of a current and valid Drivers Licenceis essential with a willingness and flexibility to travel to remote locations.About ABC NewsQuality 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.To request recruitment and selection information in alternate formats, request adjustments, or if you have accessibility requirements please contactaccessibility@abc.net.auIf you want to know more, please contact Claudia Jambor, Editor, ABC Mid North Coast via Jambor.Claudia@abc.net.au.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.Apply now Job no: 504742Work type: Contract Full TimeLocation: Port MacquarieCategories: Presenter/ReporterPort Macquarie, NSW locationContract role for approximately 6 monthsCreate news content across all platformsThe RoleDo you have a strong news sense and love storytelling? Were looking for anews reporter to join our team in Port Macquarie to create compelling content across all platforms.Were a dynamic team who love to tell engaging stories and set the local news agenda. You are creative, organised, and able to weave a good yarn. You''ll lovecoming to work, and connecting with our audience in on the NSW Mid North Coast.The JobUnder direction of the Editor, and in collaboration with colleagues, your duties will include the following:Create content for multiple platforms to engage local and national audiences.Present news bulletins, Q&As, interviews and packages across all platforms, including breaking stories.Contribute to planning and commissioning processes to develop and distribute new content ideas to achieve strong reach and engagement with audiences.In collaboration with colleagues, identify and develop local content that can be shared with other content teams in Regional & Local and across the ABC on multiple platforms.Position Description: 50052313 REPORTER, NEWS.pdfAbout YouYou have a passion to source and create authentic content which represents the broad diversity of the Australian community. This exciting opportunity will allow you to use your tertiary qualifications in journalism or demonstrated equivalent skills to tell important stories from the NSW Mid North Coast.You will also have:Creative approach to content creation with strong live presentation and broadcast experience.Well-developed editorial skills, including sourcing, analysing information, and sound judgment.Strong understanding of issues impacting the local audience.Proven ability to build and maintain contacts across communities.Commitment to sourcing and creating authentic content representing Australias cultural, linguistic, and Indigenous diversity.Possession of a current and valid Drivers Licenceis essential with a willingness and flexibility to travel to remote locations.About ABC NewsQuality 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.To request recruitment and selection information in alternate formats, request adjustments, or if you have accessibility requirements please contactaccessibility@abc.net.auIf you want to know more, please contact Claudia Jambor, Editor, ABC Mid North Coast via Jambor.Claudia@abc.net.au.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.Advertised: 14 May 2025 2:00 PM AUS Eastern Standard TimeApplications close: 27 May 2025 11:55 PM AUS Eastern Standard TimeJoin our busy Port Macquarie news team as a Reporter to create news content across all platformsJoin our busy Port Macquarie news team as a Reporter to create news content across all platforms #J-18808-Ljbffr