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* Build strong engagement with local audiences
* Contract for approximately 6 months
* Base salary $81K - $99K
Apply now Job no: 504831
Work type: Contract Full Time
Location: Rockhampton
Categories: Journalism/Content Making, Presenter/Reporter
* Rockhampton location
* Build strong engagement with local audiences
* Contract for approximately 6 months
* Base salary $81K - $99K
The Role
This role offers the chance to make a real impact, telling vital stories from the heart of Queensland. You’ll be part of a supportive team committed to high-quality, public interest journalism – and you’ll get to live in a region with a strong sense of community, a vibrant lifestyle, and access to some of Australia’s most iconic landscapes
We’re looking for a passionate and curious rural journalist to join our rural reporting team in Rockhampton, Australia's beef capital. This is an exciting opportunity to cover the stories that matter to regional communities – from agriculture and climate to innovation and the people shaping the bush.
The Job
Working as part of a specialist team of reporters, you will be responsible for:
* Creating rural and primary industry content for multiple platforms to engage local and national audiences.
* Preparing and presenting audio content for the daily Rural Report and Country Hour radio programs.
* Using your expertise to inform the local and national audience about Australia’s rural and primary industries.
* Supporting your local bureau on major news events and collaborating with colleagues on shared projects.
* Contributing to planning and commissioning processes to develop and distribute new content ideas to achieve strong reach and engagement with audiences.
The role involves travelling in remote locations, as required.
Position Description: 30001418 REPORTER RURAL.pdf
About You
An experienced journalist, you'll have an in-depth understanding of the issues facing rural and remote Australia, with a strong understanding of rural industries and regional issues that affect and interest the local audience. You work collaboratively to create interesting and innovative stories.
Your Skills And Experience Include
* Experience sourcing stories, analysing information and sound judgement and editorial skills.
* An in-depth understanding of rural, resources and regional issued on a local, national and international level.
* Demonstrated creativity to in story construction and delivery.
* Experience in live presentations and broadcasts is welcome.
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 Jessica Clifford, Editor, ABC Capricornia via clifford.jessica@abc.net.au
We are unable to accept email applications, please ensure that you submit your application via the online portal.
For more information on working at the ABC visit abc.net.au/careers
We respectfully request that Recruitment Agencies do not submit applications for this position.
Applications Close: 11:55pm, Sunday 13 July
Advertised: 27 Jun 2025 12:00 PM E. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 13 Jul 2025 11:55 PM E. Australia Standard Time
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Writing/Editing
* Industries
Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
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