Reporter, Rockhampton

This vacancy is open only to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants, reflecting our commitment to the ABC's Reconciliation Action Plan, ABC Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Plan 2023 - 2026 and the Equal Employment Opportunity (Commonwealth Authorities) Act 1987.

• Permanent, full-time role
• Picturesque Rockhampton location
• Tell stories of the Capricornia coast
• Base salary $75K to $82K plus 15.4% Nominated Super

About The Role

ABC News Capricornia is looking for a talented and highly motivated journalist to join its dedicated team based in Rockhampton. Someone who’s passionate about telling the stories of our region and who is willing to go the extra mile to ensure those stories are beautifully produced across multiple platforms.

Under routine direction of the Editor, ABC Capricornia, the successful applicant will be passionate about storytelling and content creation and gain valuable experience in delivering for broadcast, digital, social media and video platforms for the ABC.

As a Reporter, You Get To

• Produce and present news bulletins, Q&As, interviews and packages across all platforms, including breaking stories.
• Write digital articles for the ABC News online, and create video content for broadcast, digital and social media platforms
• Contribute to planning and commissioning processes to develop and distribute new content ideas to achieve strong reach and engagement with audiences.
• Identify and develop, in collaboration with colleagues, local content that can be shared with other content teams across the ABC on multiple platforms.

Position Description: 50023674 REPORTER.pdf

About You

You are able to work as part of a team, and independently. You want to connect with people and communities. You like hitting the road, meeting new people and you can give stories a heart. To be successful in this role, you will also have:

• Demonstrated experience in creating content for multiple platforms.
• Proficient editorial skills including the ability to source and analyse information and exercise reliable judgement.
• Demonstrated understanding of the issues that affect and interest the local audience.
• A current and valid Driver’s Licence

Working at the ABC

The ABC's a great place to work; we provide various opportunities for Indigenous staff, including attending the national Indigenous staff conference, activities during NAIDOC week, regular networking events and mentoring support.

You'll have a friendly and supportive environment to learn and grow in, with a vibrant, dynamic and cohesive team and a manager who will help you with any questions and give you regular opportunities to talk about your progress. You'll also have access to a network of Indigenous staff members through the employment network group ABC Mob and support from the Indigenous Employment Manager.

About ABC Capricornia

You will be working out of the ABC Capricornia office in Rockhampton with a friendly, fun and experienced team of content makers. The region spans from Gladstone, on the southern tip of the Great Barrier Reef in the south, out to the Gemfields and beyond in the west. It also encompasses the stunning Capricorn Coast, where you’ll find the Keppel Islands and a plethora of tropical beaches to spend your weekends on. You’ll be surrounded by national parks, full of walks to explore in the cooler months. You’ll work from a beautiful, gold rush era building which sits opposite the mighty Fitzroy River and is close to many great coffee shops and cafes in the Rockhampton City Centre.

Your commute will be easy no matter which direction you come from. The region offers a massive variety of stories to be told, coupled with a great lifestyle. Getting out and about to experience it all, is strongly encouraged.

What We Can Offer You

• 15.4% ABC Nominated Super.
• Paid parental, carer's and supporting partner leave.
• Salary packaging.
• ABC Mentoring.

For further information on this position please contact Francene Norton, Queensland Regional Editor via [email protected] or 0438 583 875

We are unable to accept email applications, please ensure that you submit your application via the online portal.

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Please complete the online application form and submit as part of your application a Cover Letter and Resume. (Please note, there is no requirement to address the Selection Criteria as part of your application.)