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Rural Reporter, Cairns

ABC
Cairns Full-day Full-time

Description:

Apply now Job no: 504652
Work type: Ongoing Full Time
Location: Cairns
Categories: Presenter/Reporter

  • Cairns, QLD Location
  • Create news stories for the ABC
  • Base salary $81K to $99K

The Role

Are you an experienced reporter with a strong interest in rural and primary industries keen to work in far north Queensland? Do you enjoy producing unique and compelling multi-platform content that engages local and national audiences?

We are looking for a Rural Reporter to join our team of specialist journalists telling the stories of rural Australia based in Cairns. You will work under the general direction of the Editor and Rural Lead, hitting the road to capture the unique voices and industries of the far north.

The Job

  • Prepare and present rural and primary industry content for the Rural Report and Country Hour.
  • Identify, develop and produce local, statewide and national news and content for video, web and app as well as social media.
  • In collaboration with colleagues, identify and develop content that can be shared with other content teams across the ABC on multiple platforms.
  • Contribute to the implementation of the Local Emergency Coverage plan.

Position Description: 30001743 REPORTER, RURAL.pdf

About You

We are seeking a motivated Reporter with tertiary qualifications in Agriculture or Journalism or demonstrated equivalent skills, knowledge, and experience in primary industries. You will have a sound understanding of rural and regional issues that affect and interest the local audience.

You'll have:

  • Accomplished editorial skills including the ability to source and analyse information and exercise sound judgement.
  • Demonstrated creative approach to content construction and delivery for radio and digital platforms, and accomplished experience in live presentation and broadcast.
  • Sound understanding of rural and resources journalism and an in-depth understanding of rural, resources and regional issues, as well as national and international rural issues.
  • Experienced in creating authentic content that represents the broad diversity of the Australian community.
  • Able to travel to remote locations when required.
  • Possession of a current and valid Driver’s Licence

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.

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 Miriam Mazurek-Kaminska, Editor Far North Qld via Mazurek-Kaminska.Miriam@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: 26 Mar 2025 12:00 PM E. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 08 Apr 2025 11:55 PM E. Australia Standard Time
27 Mar 2025;   from: uworkin.com

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