Address- Build strong engagement with local audiences
- Permanent, Full-time
- Kununurra Location
- Circa $85K
The Role
You will be based in Kununurra, a border community that acts as a hub for the vast East Kimberley region with many Indigenous communities, cattle stations and nature reserves scattered across this frontier landscape.
You will be reporting on the unique challenges of living in this remote part of Australia and will immerse yourself in the richness and complexities of various Aboriginal language groups.
News reporters are vital in bringing the characters and stories of these communities to local and national audiences.
The Job
ABC News is looking for an enthusiastic and talented reporter to create compelling news content across all platforms.
The ways to tell these stories are ever-evolving; it could be a live cross into TV with overlay you filmed yourself using the latest mobile technology, an online story on Australia’s most trusted news website, a carefully crafted radio package on AM, a short piece in a radio news bulletin you’re presenting live or vertical video social media.
About You
You will be a resilient solo operator with a love of long drives, ancient stories and a willingness to unpack acute social problems which people in mainstream Australia may struggle to imagine.
You will have the patience to sit down and yarn with people who may speak English as a third or fourth language and have had very little experience with the media before.
You will make strong contacts with everyone from agency heads, pastoralists and tourism operators to culture carriers, traditional owners and those with a deep connection to the land and waters.
You will have experience with breaking news and generating original stories in a daily news environment. You will be a team player who can also work independently.
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).
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:
We strive to promote an inclusive culture of opportunity and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. If you want to know more, or see a position description, please contact Andrew Tyndall, Acting Editor ABC Kimberley via **************@abc.net.au or 08 9191 3***
For more information about working at the ABC, please feel free to explore our careers page at https://www.abc.net.au/careers/
Applications Close: 11:55 pm, Sunday 14 July
