Reporter, Rural - Northern Tasmania

• Burnie or Launceston Location
• Fixed term contract for approximately four months
• Diverse and interesting range of industries to explore in a beautiful island region
• Base salary $84K-$94K (pro rata)

The Role

Want to get away from the hustle and bustle, to a beautiful clean, picturesque island environment for a four month contract? The rural issues and stories in North West Tasmania are diverse and interesting and range from berries, beef, timber, dairy, vegetable cropping and mining, just to name a few. You will gain knowledge about food production in the region's fertile food bowl and enjoy stunning natural landscapes. 

The Job

Based in either the Burnie or Launceston as part of the Northern Tasmania bureau, you will be:

• Out and about in the countryside, away from crowds visiting farms and chasing up rural yarns.
• Presenting your own radio rural report and contributing to the Country Hour and occasionally presenting.
• Writing local and national digital rural stories and primary industry content.
• Developing video stories for 7pm, news 24 and socials.

Position Description: 30001589 REPORTER RURAL BACKFILL.pdf

About You

We are looking for an experienced Reporter able to work in a small team, with sound editorial skills, a good knowledge of local agricultural issues, with the ability to source and analyse information and exercise sound judgement. You will also have the opportunity to create innovative video and audio content for the 7pm state News and News 24 and socials and work closely with News and Rural teams. 

You will be able to demonstrate;

• A creative approach to content construction and delivery, with experience in live presentation and broadcast.
• Good digital, audio and video skills.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to build relationships with people from a range of diverse backgrounds.
• An interest or understanding of Agriculture, exposure to rural environments or demonstrated equivalent experience in primary industries.

You will also be in possession of a current and valid Driver’s Licence with a willingness and flexibility to travel to remote locations

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 4,500 employees from diverse backgrounds across over 60 locations around Australia and overseas, we are proud to create, curate and deliver high-quality content that informs, educates and entertains Australian communities.

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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 Lisa Stones, Northern Tasmania Editor, via Stones.Lisa@abc.net.au or Rachel Johnsson, Recruitment Specialist, News via ••••@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, Wednesday 19th August.