Apply now Job no: 505158
Work type: Ongoing Full Time
Location: Horsham
Categories: Presenter/Reporter
* Horsham Location
* Tell the region’s unique stories to the state
* Base salary $81K-$99K
The Role
We are looking for an experienced, news-hungry reporter who loves telling people’s stories and breaking compelling, original news in our Horsham bureau. For the successful candidate, every day will be different.You might be out on the road filming a TV story, reporting live from bushfires, producing a national digital story or reading and writing radio bulletins for the Breakfast program. All this alongside the regular police, council and community rounds. With ABC Wimmera located in the heart of the Wimmera-Mallee, the Grampians National Park and the Silo Art Trail at your doorstep, there’s ample opportunity to enjoy an exceptional quality of life outside the office. We are looking for someone who will go out and actively engage with the community and tell the most interesting stories. We are bold, innovative and love trying new things. Come to us with your best ideas for covering this area’s diverse peoples, its cultures, businesses, lifestyles, quirks and customs.
The Job
Under direction of the Editor, ABC Wimmera & Mildura Swan Hill, and in collaboration with colleagues, you will be responsible for creating news content for multiple platforms, engaging the diverse local and national audiences.
You will:
* Present news bulletins, Q&As, interviews and packages across all platforms, including breaking stories.
* Contribute to the implementation of the Local Emergency Coverage plan.
* Attend meetings and provide guidance to members of the Horsham bureau, under the direction of the editor.
You have experience in delivering breaking and original content for multiple platforms, with an understanding of the issues that affect and interest the local and regional audience.
You’ll have:
* Demonstrated experience in delivering breaking and original content for digital, TV and radio.
* Accomplished editorial skills including the ability to source and analyse information and exercise reliable judgement.
* Demonstrated experience in live presentation and broadcast.
* Sound time management and communication skills.
* Detailed understanding of the issues that affect and interest the local audience and a passion for telling stories that reflect Australia’s diversity.
* Proven experience working with and guiding less-experienced team members.
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).
About the ABC
The ABC is the nation's most trusted and independent source of Australian conversations, culture, and stories. With over 4,000 employees from diverse backgrounds across over 50 locations around Australia and overseas, we are proud to create, curate and deliver high-quality content that informs, educates and entertains Australian communities.
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 Ed Gannon, Acting Editor, ABC Mildura-Swan Hill, via gannon.ed@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: 05 Jan 2026 9:00 AM AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 18 Jan 2026 11:55 PM AUS Eastern Daylight Time
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