Reporter, News - Horsham

Horsham

3d • $81,000 - $99,000

About The Position

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. 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.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed