• 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&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. 
  
  

Position Description:  50062513 REPORTER.pdf

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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