We are looking for a talented News Reporter to help our small, dedicated team to cover this area, to report on its diverse peoples, its cultures, businesses, lifestyles, quirks and customs; to tell the region’s unique stories to the state, the nation and the world.
The role will involve:
1. Presenting news bulletins, Q&As, interviews, packages and breaking news stories across all platforms, including social, digital and TV.
2. Contributing to planning and commissioning processes to develop and distribute new content ideas to achieve strong reach and engagement with audiences.
3. Collaborating with colleagues, identifying and developing local content that can be shared with other content teams and across the ABC on multiple platforms.
About You
You are resourceful and have the ability to work independently. With your demonstrated skills and experience in journalism, you have a passion to source and create authentic content which represents the broad diversity of the Australian community. You will also bring:
4. Editorial skills including the ability to source and analyse information and exercise reliable judgement.
5. A strong grasp of political, social and local issues which affect the Pilbara region.
6. A current and valid driver’s licence