Australian Broadcasting Corporation – Esperance WA
* Base salary $81K to $99K +15.4% ABC Nominated Super.
The Role
Located on Western Australia's stunning south coast, Esperance is known for its breathtaking beaches, national parks, and welcoming community. This is a unique opportunity to tell the stories of one of the country's most distinctive regional areas.
ABC News is looking for a Reporter to join our Regional WA team. You'll be part of a small, dedicated editorial team covering the Goldfields & Esperance region, working under the direction of the local Editor. This role is based in our Esperance bureau and contributes to coverage across all ABC News platforms.
The Job
* Generate original, relevant stories that reflect the cultural, geographic and socioeconomic diversity of regional Australia.
* Actively engage with local communities to find, develop and tell meaningful stories.
* Create content for multiple platforms, including radio, digital, social and TV for local and national audiences.
* Produce bulletins, interviews, Q&As, news packages and breaking news as required.
* Contribute to planning and commissioning processes to deliver strong reach and engagement.
* Support local emergency broadcasting and communicate with key stakeholders when required.
* Work collaboratively with colleagues to identify content that can be shared across News and broader ABC platforms.
About You
You're a journalist passionate about regional storytelling, with strong editorial judgement and the ability to connect with diverse communities.
* Strong editorial ability, including sourcing, verifying, analysing information, and making sound judgement calls.
* A proven creative approach to storytelling, with experience in live presentation and broadcast.
* A solid understanding of issues affecting local communities in Regional WA.
What we can offer you:
* 15.4% ABC Nominated Super.
* Paid parental, carer's and supporting partner leave.
* Salary packaging.
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 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 contact *************@abc.net.au
Recruitment Contact: Aidan Cone | LinkedIn
We are unable to accept email applications, please ensure that you submit your application via the online portal.
For more information on working at the ABC visit abc.net.au/careers
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