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Townsville, QLD locationCreate authentic and high-quality stories to reach audiences across multiple platformsBase salary $72K to $90KThe RoleThe ABC is looking for a journalist who loves getting out in the field, meeting people, breaking news stories and capturing the colour of tropical North Queensland. Our reporters write digital articles and make audio and video packages for radio, TV and the ABCs online audience. Centred on the garrison city of Townsville, the news patch extends north to Cardwell on the Cassowary Coast, south to the tropical fruit bowl of Bowen and west to Hughenden on the Australian Dinosaur Trail. Encompassing reef, tropical islands, rich Indigenous culture, military, marine science, national sporting teams, mining, and crocodiles - it really is the best news patch in the country.The JobReporting to the Editor, Townsville, you will be responsible for:Creating multi-platform content under Editors directionProducing news bulletins, Q&As, interviews, and breaking storiesAssisting in planning and commissioning new contentDeveloping local stories for sharing across ABC teamsSupporting Local Emergency Coverage and stakeholder communicationProducing diverse stories reflecting Australias communitiesPosition Description: 50056128 REPORTERAbout YouYou will be able to demonstrate:Journalism qualification or equivalent experienceExperience delivering breaking content on multiple platformsStrong editorial skills and sound judgmentUnderstanding of local audience issuesValid drivers license and willing to travel remotelyPassion for diverse, authentic Australian storiesAbility to build and maintain community contactsWhat we can offer you:15.4% ABC Nominated super.Paid parental, carers and supporting partner leave.Salary packaging.ABC Mentoring and Training.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 Australias 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 LGBTQA+ 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 contactIf you want to know more, please contact Chrissy Arthur, Acting Regional Editor on**Wed like to see/hear your work. Please submit examples with your application.**For more information on working at the ABCvisit abc.net.au/careersWe 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: 11:55 pm, 29th May 2025.