Job no: 504868 Work type: Contract Full Time Location: Hervey Bay Categories: Production/Content, Presenter/Reporter Join Australia’s most trusted news team Hervey Bay Location Contract full time - approximately 12 months 81K - $99K pro rata plus 15.4% ABC Nominated Super. The Role Join Australia's most trusted news organisation in one of Queensland’s most popular locations – the Fraser Coast. ABC is seeking an experienced reporter to join our News team based in Hervey Bay. Working in a small bureau with one other reporter, you will work independently with support from the larger ABC Wide Bay team based in Bundaberg. You will cover Hervey Bay, K’Gari, Maryborough, Bundaberg, and the broader Wide Bay region delivering compelling content across radio, TV and digital platforms. The role will include Breaking news stories for radio, TV and online platforms Producing radio news bulletins, video packages and digital stories including filming your own content Building strong relationships and developing excellent contacts in the local community Collaborating with the bureau Editor and Wide Bay newsroom team to shape story development and news planning. Contributing to the implementation of the Local Emergency Coverage plan and communicating with stakeholders as required. Position Description: 50062528 REPORTER - HERVEY BAY About You Strong writing, interviewing, and communication skills – you know how to find a story and to tell it in a way that is engaging and relevant to the audience A passion for local news and a genuine commitment to uncovering stories and issues that affect and interest the local audience. Proven experience working as a reporter in a newsroom Broadcast experience is not essential but will be highly regarded The ability to work under pressure and unsupervised to tight deadlines Excellent presentation skills and the ability to learn new skills quickly The ability to analyse information and exercise sound judgment. 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 accessibility@abc.net.au If you want to know more, please contact Sue McVay, Queensland Regional Editor at mcvay.sue@abc.net.au 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: 23 Jul 2025 8:00 AM E. Australia Standard Time Applications close: 06 Aug 2025 11:55 PM E. Australia Standard Time