* Esperance, WA Location
* Create news stories for the ABC
* 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&A, 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.
Position Description:About You
You're a journalist passionate about regional storytelling, with strong editorial judgement and the ability to connect with diverse communities.
You'll have:
* 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.
* 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.
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Recruitment Contact
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.
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