Reporter, Rural

• Tamworth Location
• Create impactful rural stories for the ABC
• Permanent, Full Time Role
• Base salary $84K - $103K + 15.4% ABC Nominated Super.

The Role

The ABC is looking for a Reporter, Rural to join our regional news team in Tamworth. This role focuses on creating engaging, high-quality rural and primary industry content for a multi-platform audience, aligned with our digital-first and audience-first strategy. You’ll work closely with editors, producers and rural reporters to deliver stories that matter to local communities while resonating nationally.

More than just the Country Music Capital, Tamworth is a thriving regional city. Close to some of Australia’s best National Parks and with a vibrant cultural scene, you can spend your free time in nature, the theatre or eating and drinking at one of our many fine establishments. You’ll be able to build genuine connections in this friendly community and work on stories that shape the national conversation.

The Job

• Research, produce and present rural and primary industry stories across digital, radio and other platforms.
• Deliver content for programs including the Rural Report and Country Hour.
• Collaborate with colleagues to develop and share story ideas that drive audience engagement.
• Identify and create impactful local stories that can be shared across the ABC network.
• Engage with rural communities to uncover stories that reflect local perspectives and national significance.
• Contribute to emergency coverage planning and reporting when required.

Position Description: 30000214 REPORTER RURAL.pdf

About You

You are a skilled storyteller with a passion for rural and regional Australia and a strong understanding of the issues affecting primary industries.

You'll have

• Demonstrated experience in journalism or agriculture with strong editorial judgement.
• Proven ability to create engaging content across multiple platforms, including live presentation.
• Sound knowledge of rural and regional Australia, with the ability to build and maintain strong community contacts.
• Possession of a current and valid Driver’s Licence with a willingness and flexibility to travel to remote locations.

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

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.