Apply now Job no: 505245Work type: Ongoing Full TimeLocation: TownsvilleCategories: Presenter/Reporter
* Create news stories for the ABC
* Salary $81k - $90k
* Ongoing, Full-time role
Overview
The ABC is looking for a journalist who loves getting out in the field, meeting people, breaking news stories and capturing the colour of tropical North Queensland. Our reporters write digital articles and make audio and video packages for radio, TV and the ABC's online audience. Centred on the garrison city of Townsville, the news patch extends north to Cardwell on the Cassowary Coast, south to the tropical fruit bowl of Bowen and west to Hughenden on the Australian Dinosaur Trail. Encompassing reef, tropical islands, rich Indigenous culture, military, marine science, national sporting teams, mining, and crocodiles – it really is the best news patch in the country.
Role
Reporting to the Local Editor, Townsville, you will be responsible for:
* Generating stories and covering breaking news for radio, digital, TV and social media.
* Presenting radio news bulletins, Q&A's with live radio programs, interviews and packages across all platforms.
* Taking photos and recording, scripting, and editing video stories.
* Important Emergency Broadcast messaging during natural disasters such as cyclones, floods and fire.
* Working with teams across the ABC to share regional stories with wider ABC audiences.
* News judgement and the ability to maintain a contact network.
* Great writing skills.
* Experience in live presentation and broadcast.
* A demonstrated and ongoing interest and passion in finding and telling stories that reflect Australia's diversity.
* Possession of a current and valid Driver's Licence.
* Willingness and ability to travel to regional and remote locations.
Qualifications
* News judgement and the ability to maintain a contact network.
* Great writing skills.
* Experience in live presentation and broadcast.
* A demonstrated and ongoing interest and passion in finding and telling stories that reflect Australia's diversity.
* Possession of a current and valid Driver's Licence.
* Willingness and ability to travel to regional and remote locations.
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 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 contactaccessibility@abc.net.au
If you want to know more, please contact Paula Tapiolas,EDITOR, ABC NORTH QLD on 07 4722 3010.
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: 02 Feb 2026 12:00 PM E. Australia Standard TimeApplications close: 08 Feb 2026 11:55 PM E. Australia Standard Time
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