Job no: 505083Work type: Ongoing Full TimeLocation: MackayCategories: Journalism/Content Making Presenter/Reporter
* Use your ruralexpertisetocreate compelling content for video audio and online.
* Mackaylocation
* Base salary $81000 - $.4% ABC Nominated Super.
The Role
Do you have a strong interest in rural industries and a desire to tell stories about the unique characters and culture of regional QueenslandAre you an experienced journalist with skills in printradioand video or a commitment to learn the skills necessary for the platforms you have not masteredWould you like to live and work in one of the most diverse and beautiful parts of Australia
Then this might be the perfect role for you.
ABC Tropical North is looking for a rural specialist to join our team as a mid-career reporter to create compelling and engaging content for local radio CountryHourandLandline as well as ourdigitalnewsplatforms and video news and current affair programs (such as 7PM nightly news and 7.30).
As a Rural Reporter based in Mackayyoullbe the voice of rural and regional communitiesfrom the Whitsundays to Moranbah creating content that informs engages and connects audiences across role involves presenting programs such as thedailyRural Report and sourcing stories that matter to farmers producers and regional communities and ensuring they reach both local and national audiences.
Youllwork closely with ABC teams to share content across multiple platforms and contribute to planning and commissioningnew ideasthat strengthen ABCs rural coverage.
The Job
* Gatherproduceand present ruralminingand primary industry content for radio digitalvideoand socialmediaplatforms.
* Contribute to planning and commissioning processes to developnew contentideas.
* Engage with local communities to find and tell stories that resonate with audiences.
* Collaborate with ABC teams to share content nationally.
Position Description: REPORTER
About You
Yourepassionate about rural issues and have strong editorial skills.
You will:
* Have provenexperience as a working journalist preferably with some skills inlive presentation and broadcast.
* Have a strong understanding of rural and regional issues and a commitment to diversity in storytelling.
* Be a self-starter and able to work with limited supervision as part of small team based in remote locations.
* Have excellent communication skills and be confident building new relationships and nurturing a networkofcontacts.
* Have a valid drivers licence and a desire to get out of the office to meet people face-to-face.
What we can offer you:
* Be part of a high-performing and passionate team at Australias most trusted media organisation.
* 15.4% ABC Nominated Super.
* Paid parentalcarersand 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 Australias 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.
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Advertised: 19 Nov 2025 9:00 AM E. Australia Standard TimeApplications close: 03 Dec 2025 11:55 PM E. Australia Standard Time
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Employment Type : Full-TimeExperience: yearsVacancy: 1Monthly Salary Salary: 81000 - 99000
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