Apply now Job no: 504604 Work type: Ongoing Full Time Location: Lismore Categories: Journalism/Content Making Lismore NSW Regional LocationCreate news stories for local, state and national audiencePermanent, full-time roleBase salary $101K to $110K p.a. The Role ABC News is looking for an experienced journalist to join its dedicated team based at Lismore. You will create engaging stories, videos and audio news across multiple platforms to engage diverse local and national audiences. Under limited direction from the Editor, the role will include: Researching story ideas, identifying sources and arranging and conducting interviews, leaning in to break more complex and difficult stories.Producing and presenting breaking news, Q&A's interviews and packages across multiple platforms.Proactively contributing to planning and commissioning process, to develop new story ideas that will engage diverse local and national audiences. Contributing to the implementation of Local Emergency Coverage Plan and communicate with relevant stakeholders as required. Position Description: 30001501 REPORTER, NEWS.pdf About You You will be able to work independently and as part of a team and have a naturally collaborative workstyle. You'll Also Have Advanced editorial and research skills to source and break original local stories that engage and enthral local audiences. Experience and skills mentoring and developing content making skills within a small team.An understanding of local audiences and the stories that are important to them. What We Can Offer You 15.4% ABC Nominated Super. Paid parental, carer's and 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 Australia's 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 LGBTQA individuals. The ABC also aims to achieve a gender-balanced workforce. To request recruitment and selection information in alternate formats, request adjustments, or if you have accessibility requirements please contact accessibility@abc.net.au If you want to know more, please contact Joanne Shoebridge, Local Editor on 0418 270 156. We respectfully request that Recruitment Agencies do not submit applications for this position. -DNI Advertised: 19 Mar 2025 8:00 AM AUS Eastern Daylight Time Applications close: 02 Apr 2025 11:55 PM AUS Eastern Daylight Time