Build strong engagement with local audiences Contract Vacancy for Approximately 6 Months Beautiful Port Lincoln Location $80K (pro rata) The Role ABC Eyre Peninsula is based at Port Lincoln.The team works with a range of communities - from the Seafood Capital of Australia, primary producers, to seaside holiday towns - to tell their stories on radio, online, social media, and TV.In this role you'll be living and working in a city with world class culinary offerings, just a short walk or drive from some of the most beautiful beaches in the country.News reporters are vital in bringing the characters and stories of these communities to local and national audiences.The Job ABC News is looking for an enthusiastic and talented reporter to create compelling news content across all platforms.The ways to tell these stories are ever-evolving; it could be a live cross into TV with overlay you filmed yourself using the latest mobile technology, an online story on Australia's most trusted news website, a carefully crafted radio package on AM, a short piece in a radio news bulletin you're presenting live or a long-form YouTube video.About You You will have experience with breaking news and generating original stories in a daily news environment.You will be a team player who can also work independently.You will have a solid knowledge of local, national and international news issues with a strong understanding of and commitment to the needs of the audience.A thorough knowledge of South Australian issues is essential.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).What we can offer you: 15.4% ABC Nominated super.Paid parental, carer's and supporting partner leave.Salary packaging.ABC Mentoring.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: We strive to promote an inclusive culture of opportunity and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.If you want to know more, or see a position description, please contact Kate Drinkwater, A/Editor ABC North & West, Eyre Peninsula on 08 8638 4810.For more information about working at the ABC, please feel free to explore our careers page at https://www.abc.net.au/careers/ Applications Close: 11:55 pm, Thursday 4 July
