Bendigo, VIC locationBreak regional news storiesPart-Time Hours (2 days/week) Fixed Term Contract for approximately 12 MonthsSalary $70K to $87K (paid on a pro rata basis) The Role If you live to break news, work closely with your colleagues, and find compelling stories to tell, Bendigo could be the perfect place for you.
It's the electorate of the current Premier, and a busy thriving regional city.The JobWorking closely with The Editor, you will:Break News stories, create accurate, concise and clear news content for multiple platforms.Present News bulletins, Q&A's, interviews and packages.Actively identify stories that could be told to a national audience. Position Description: 50052344 REPORTER, NEWS BACKFILL.pdf About You To join this team, you will need to be a highly motivated News Reporter with a thorough understanding of issues, events and stories that will engage and grow our audience.We would like an organised, adaptable team player with initiative who is flexible and comfortable in a fluid, fast changing environment.
You need to be calm under pressure and a skilled multitasker who can manage competing demands.
You will have a positive, can-do attitude, enthusiasm for getting out and about to break stories, and the energy and tenacity to find and tell original stories.
You'll also have:Excellent editorial skills and reliable judgement.Proven experience in live presentation and broadcast.An understanding of local audiences and the news stories important to them.
Exceptional communication skills to build positive relationships with people from a range of diverse backgrounds.A current and valid driver's licence.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 Josie Taylor, ABC Editor, Central Victoria at