Apply now Job no: 504457
Work type: Ongoing Full Time
Location: Mackay
Categories: Journalism/Content Making, Presenter/Reporter
Ongoing, Full-time role Based in Mackay An exciting opportunity to create compelling news content Build strong engagement with local and national audiences $81K to $99K plus 15.4% ABC Nominated Super
The Role
Are you an enthusiastic and experienced reporter, ready to join our creative and dedicated team in Mackay? We are seeking a reporter to create content for broadcast, social media and online platforms to engage and inform audiences.
The position is based in Mackay but serves a region including Airlie Beach and the Whitsundays, the mining region west to Moranbah and Dysart and agricultural areas south to Sarina and St Lawrence. It is a diverse region, with fishing, snorkelling, rainforests, and tropical islands on your doorstep. The region boasts more than 30 beaches, a thriving arts community and other great lifestyle opportunities.
The Job Role
We are looking for a dynamic and driven reporter to create news content for multiple platforms. Reporting to the Editor ABC Tropical North, the role will involve:
Creating accurate and concise digital news content across multiple platforms. Delivering news including producing and presenting news bulletins, Q & As, interviews and packages, including breaking stories. Delivering creative and original stories with impact, to achieve strong reach and engagement with local and national audiences. Contributing to the implementation of the Local Emergency Coverage plan.
About You
You are a highly motivated reporter with a strong knowledge of local and national news issues. Your skills and experience include:
Creative digital storytelling ability. Sound editorial skills and judgment. Strong understanding of the issues that affect and interest the diverse local audience.
What We Can Offer You 15.4% ABC Nominated super. Paid parental, carer's and supporting partner leave. Salary packaging. ABC Mentoring.
We would love to see your work. Please submit material with your application online (include examples, links to websites or attach audio/video files up to 5MB).
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 LGBTIQA+ individuals. The ABC also aims to achieve a gender-balanced workforce.
If you want to know more, please contact Danielle Jesser, EDITOR, ABC TROPICAL NORTH via
For more information about working at the ABC, please feel free to explore our careers page at are unable to accept email applications, please ensure that you submit your application via the online portal.
Applications Close: 11:55 pm, 20th January 2025
Advertised: 06 Dec 2024 10:00 AM E. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 20 Jan 2025 11:55 PM E. Australia Standard Time#J-18808-Ljbffr