Be a part of Australia's independent national broadcaster Full Time, Permanent Role Location - Muswellbrook $70K to $87K plus 15.4% ABC Nominated Super Fund The ABC strives for diversity and inclusion in the workplace, and to promote a culture of opportunity. Through its services the ABC seeks to represent, connect and engage with all of the Australian community. In line with our focus on diversity, 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. For more information about working at the ABC, please feel free to explore our careers page at https://www.abc.net.au/careers/ About ABC News ABC News is the most respected name in news and current affairs and the nation's leading independent news service on television, radio, digital and social media. Our flagship brands and services include Four Corners, 7.30, Australian Story, AM, PM, Foreign Correspondent, Insiders, Q&A, ABC News 7PM, ABC News on digital and social media and ABC news channels on radio and television. About Muswellbrook Looking for the ultimate tree change? Want to move to a community rich with potential stories, and one that has been the breeding ground for some of the ABC's greatest regional journalists? The Upper Hunter is a beautiful and varied region with a fast growing population, on the frontline of the climate and fossil fuel debates. There's also a thriving agricultural sector, strong Indigenous community and dynamic business sector. About the Role The Muswellbrook reporter works alongside the program team in the Upper Hunter, but there are also daily collaborative opportunities with the Newcastle newsroom. The opportunities are only limited by your imagination. If you've been looking for your next step; somewhere to hone the skills you already have, as well as learn new ones, this could be a perfect fit. The size of the team means you have support to pursue stories you're passionate about, but also ample opportunity to step up and take a lead on breaking stories in the area – of which there are plenty! The role involves some shift and weekend work. You'll also: Create accurate, concise and clear news content. Deliver digital news content, radio news bulletins, Q&As, interviews and packages. Work effectively within the regional office, and co-ordinate output with the state and national news desks. About You To join this team, you will need to be a highly motivated News Reporter with a thorough understanding of issues and events in the region. You'll be a self-driven team player with: A passion for creating and consuming news Great news sense and analytical skills The ability to learn/master all the relevant technology and equipment A proven track record of making contacts and finding stories Excellent communication skills A current and valid drivers license For further details on the role and requirements, please refer to the full position description: 30001689 REPORTER, NEWS.pdf 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). For further information on this position please contact Lucia Hill, Newcastle Editor on 0429 001 102. We 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, Thursday 2 May
