Job no: 504382 Work type: Contract Full Time Location: Toowoomba Categories: Presenter/Reporter Stunning Toowoomba, QLD Location Fixed Term Contract for Approximately 10 Months Create news stories for the ABC Base salary $81K - 99K (paid on a pro rata basis) The Role We are on the hunt for an enthusiastic and experienced reporter to join our dedicated and experienced local team located in Toowoomba Full-time for about 10 months. The role involves some shift and weekend work. Working together with the local team, you'll create news content for broadcast, social media and online platforms to engage and inform audiences in the region and across the country. The Job Under general direction of the Editor, and in collaboration with colleagues, create content for multiple platforms to engage local and national audiences. Present news bulletins, Q&As, interviews and packages across all platforms, including breaking stories. Contribute to the implementation of the Local Emergency Coverage plan and communicate with relevant stakeholders as required. In collaboration with colleagues identify and develop local content that can be shared with other content teams in News and across the ABC on multiple platforms. Position Description: 30005098 REPORTER NEWS.pdf About You We are seeking a Reporter with demonstrated moderate experience in delivering breaking and original content for multiple platforms. You’ll have: Accomplished editorial skills including the ability to source and analyse information and exercise sound judgement. Excellent time management and communication skills with the ability to work effectively in an open and collaborative approach to work within the Regional office and other teams and departments. Demonstrated understanding of the issues that affect and interest the local and regional audience. A demonstrated and ongoing interest and passion in finding and telling stories that reflect Australia’s diversity. 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 LGBTQA individuals. The ABC also aims to achieve a gender-balanced workforce. We would love to see your work. Please submit material with your application online (include examples, links to websites or attach audio/video files up to 5MB). If you want to know more, please contact Vicki Thompson, Local Editor via Thompson.Vickiabc.net.au. We respectfully request that Recruitment Agencies do not submit applications for this position. Advertised: 12 Nov 2024 10:00 AM E. Australia Standard Time Applications close: 25 Nov 2024 11:55 PM E. Australia Standard Time