Reporter

• Coffs Harbour, NSW location
• Break stories and deliver journalism that matters
• Base salary $84K - $94K - 15.4% ABC Nominated Super
• 12-month fixed term contract

The Role

Live and work on the beautiful NSW mid north coast while telling stories that matter to your community.

ABC News is looking for a reporter to join our Coffs Harbour team. Working as part of the Mid North Coast newsroom, you’ll create compelling, audience-focused content across digital, audio and video platforms. This is a dynamic role suited to a journalist who thrives on breaking news, values community connection, and is passionate about regional storytelling.

The Job

• Produce engaging news content across multiple platforms, including breaking stories, interviews and bulletins.
• Research, write and present stories that resonate with local and national audiences.
• Identify and develop story ideas that reflect the diversity of the local community.
• Build and maintain strong community contacts and contribute to editorial planning.
• Collaborate with colleagues across ABC News to share content and maximise audience reach.
• Contribute to local emergency coverage and engage directly with audiences in the field.

Position Description: 50036374 REPORTER BACKFILL.pdf

About You

You’re a motivated journalist who brings curiosity, strong editorial judgement and a passion for storytelling.

You'll Have

• Demonstrated experience in journalism, including content creation and live or recorded presentation.
• Strong editorial skills with the ability to research, analyse and deliver accurate, timely content.
• A proven ability to build relationships and generate stories that reflect diverse communities.

What We Can Offer You

• 15.4% ABC Nominated Super.
• Paid parental, carers 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

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 LGBTQIA+ individuals. The ABC also aims to achieve a gender-balanced workforce.

To request recruitment and selection information in alternate formats, request adjustments, or if you have accessibility requirements please contact [email protected]

Recruitment Contact: Aidan Cone | LinkedIn

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.