Apply now Job no: 504811
Work type: Ongoing Full Time
Location: Launceston
Categories: Journalism/Content Making, Social Media/ Digital, Presenter/Reporter
* Picturesque Launceston, Tasmania location
* Deliver engaging Tasmanian stories
* Ongoing, full-time role
* Base salary $81K to $90K
The Role
Launceston, Tasmania’s second largest city, is a designated UNESCO city of gastronomy and a gateway to the state’s famed wilderness areas. One of the country's oldest settlements the city is the gateway to Tasmania’s largest wine region, the Tamar Valley.
We are looking for an accomplished Reporter to join our innovative Tasmanian news team, based in Launceston. You will work across the ABC’s digital and broadcast news platforms, in collaboration with the local and state team and contribute to coverage for audiences in Tasmania and across the country.
Reporting to the Editor, ABC Northern Tasmania, you will:
* Create accurate, concise and clear news contentacross audio, video and online.
* Present news bulletins, Q&A’s, interviews and packages across all platforms, including breaking stories.
* Deliver original high-impact stories to achieve strong reach and engagement with audiences.
* Contribute to the implementation of the Local Emergency Coverage plan
Position Description: 30000798 REPORTER NEWS
About You
You will be a proactive self-starter who is able to work effectively in a small team and embrace the brief to deliver agenda setting coverage that elevates Tasmanian stories across the ABC. Critical for this role is the ability to exercise sound editorial judgement and make good decisions under pressure.
To join this team, you will need to be a highly motivated reporter with a strong knowledge of local and national news issues. You will bring:
* Proven reporting, research and journalism skills.
* Experience producing digital news and social media content.
* Ability to source and maintain contacts across the broader Australian community.
* A current and valid driver’s licence.
* Willingness and flexibility to travel to remote locations.
**Please note, this role involves shift and weekend work.
What we can offer you:
* 15.4% ABC Nominated Super.
* Paid parental, carer's 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.
To request recruitment and selection information in alternate formats, request adjustments, or if you have accessibility requirements, please
If you want to know more, please contact Lisa Stones,Editor, ABC Northern Tasmania at
We are unable to accept email applications, please ensure that you submit your application via the online portal.
We respectfully request that Recruitment Agencies do not submit applications for this position.
Advertised: 11 Jun 2025 2:00 PM AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 25 Jun 2025 11:55 PM AUS Eastern Standard Time #J-18808-Ljbffr