* Coffs Harbour location
* Break stories and deliver journalism that matters
* Base salary $84K - $94K- 15.4% ABC Nominated Super
* 12-month fixed term contract
The Role
Live and work on the beautiful NSW mid north coast while telling stories that matter to your community.
ABC News is looking for a reporter to join our Coffs Harbour team. Working as part of the Mid North Coast newsroom, you'll create compelling, audience-focused content across digital, audio and video platforms. This is a dynamic role suited to a journalist who thrives on breaking news, values community connection, and is passionate about regional storytelling.
The Job
* Produce engaging news content across multiple platforms, including breaking stories, interviews and bulletins.
* Research, write and present stories that resonate with local and national audiences.
* Identify and develop story ideas that reflect the diversity of the local community.
* Build and maintain strong community contacts and contribute to editorial planning.
* Collaborate with colleagues across ABC News to share content and maximise audience reach.
* Contribute to local emergency coverage and engage directly with audiences in the field.
About You
You're a motivated journalist who brings curiosity, strong editorial judgement and a passion for storytelling.
You'll have:
* Demonstrated experience in journalism, including content creation and live or recorded presentation.
* Strong editorial skills with the ability to research, analyse and deliver accurate, timely content.
* A proven ability to build relationships and generate stories that reflect diverse communities.
What we can offer you:
* 15.4% ABC Nominated Super.
* Paid parental, carers and supporting partner leave.
* Salary packaging.
* ABC Mentoring.
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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