Reporter, Regional News, Muswellbrook Job no: 503991
Work type: Ongoing Full Time
Location: Muswellbrook
Categories: Journalism/Content Making, Production/Content, Presenter/Reporter
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
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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: 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 Advertised: 18 Apr 2024 6:00 AM AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 02 May 2024 11:55 PM AUS Eastern Standard Time
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