The Role
Location: Tamworth
Role: Reporter, Rural (permanent, full time)
Base salary $84K - $103K + 15.4% ABC Nominated Super.
We are 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.
Responsibilities
* 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.
Qualifications
* 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.
Benefits
* 15.4% ABC Nominated Super.
* Paid parental, carer's and supporting partner leave.
* Salary packaging.
* ABC Mentoring.
We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, people from a range of cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with disability, and LGBTQIA+ individuals. The ABC aims to achieve a gender‐balanced workforce.
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