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Job no: 505016 Work type: Ongoing Full Time Location: Sale Categories: Journalism/Content Making Sale, Regional Gippsland, Victoria Create news stories for the ABC Base salary: $81,000$90,000 + 15.4% ABC Nominated Super The Role The ABC is looking for aReporter to join our dedicated ABC Gippsland team. Youll play an important role in creating engaging local and national news content that reflects the people and issues shaping regional Victoria. Youll work as part of a collaborative and passionate newsroom committed to telling diverse, authentic stories that resonate with audiences across Australia. Youll cover Warragul, Traralgon, Inverloch, Bairnsdale and Orbost from our Sale radio studios and newsroom. Our reporters are vital in bringing the characters and stories of these communities to local and national audiences. The ways to tell these stories are everevolving; it could be a live cross into TV with overlay you filmed yourself using the latest mobile technology, an online story on Australias most trusted news website, a carefully crafted radio package on AM, a short piece in a radio news bulletin youre presenting live or a longform YouTube video. The Job Create original, highquality news content for broadcast and digital platforms, including radio, television, and online. Present bulletins, interviews, and packages across all platforms, including breaking news. Identify and develop story ideas relevant to local, regional, and national audiences. Build and maintain strong community contacts to source authentic and diverse stories. Collaborate with colleagues across Regional & Local and ABC News teams to share and distribute content. Contribute to planning and commissioning discussions to ensure strong reach and engagement. Uphold ABC values, editorial policies, and workplace safety standards. Youre an experienced and motivated journalist whos passionate about regional storytelling and understands the issues that matter to local communities. Youll have Journalism or equivalent skills and experience. Proven ability to research, produce, and present accurate and engaging news content. Strong editorial judgment, storytelling ability, and understanding of local and national issues. Demonstrated ability to represent diverse voices and tell stories that reflect Australias cultural and geographic diversity. Current and valid Drivers Licence is essential with a willingness and flexibility to travel to remote locations. What We Can Offer You 15.4% ABC Nominated Super Paid parental, carer''s and supporting partner leave Salary packaging options ABC Mentoring and career development opportunities 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 LGBTQIA+ individuals. The ABC also aims to achieve a genderbalanced workforce. To request recruitment and selection information in alternate formats, request adjustments, or if you have accessibility requirements please contact [email protected]. We are unable to accept email applications please submit your application via the online portal. We respectfully request that recruitment agencies do not submit applications for this position. Advertised: 23 Oct 2025 2:30 PM AUS Eastern Daylight Time Applications close: 06 Nov 2025 11:55 PM AUS Eastern Daylight Time Recruitment Contact: Aidan Cone | LinkedIn If you want to know more, please contact Jarrod Whittaker, Editor, ABC Gippsland via [email protected] Join ABC Gippsland as a Reporter creating engaging local news across platforms, covering regional Victoria with authentic, diverse storytelling. #J-18808-Ljbffr