Reporter, Broome
Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC)
Broome, Western Australia, Australia · Full Time
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- Experience
- Any
- Salary
- AUD 84,000 – AUD 103,000 / year
- Openings
- 1
- Posted
- 2 days ago
- Work mode
- In office
- Eligibility
- Applications are encouraged from Indigenous Australians, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with disability and LGBTQIA+ candidates. The ABC also seeks a gender-balanced workforce.
- Resume
- Required to apply
Where you'll work
Job description
Overview
Join the ABC’s Kimberley news team in Broome, a vibrant and culturally diverse part of northern Western Australia. This role offers the chance to produce meaningful journalism from one of Australia’s most distinctive regions, with stories that reach local, national and cross-platform audiences.
What the role involves
As a Reporter, you will develop compelling news content for digital, radio and television. You will work closely with a motivated regional newsroom to uncover stories, strengthen community ties, and deliver journalism that reflects the many voices of the Kimberley.
- Research, write, produce and present news for broadcast and digital outlets.
- Identify and pursue original and exclusive stories through contacts, research and investigative work.
- Prepare interviews, Q&As, bulletins and story packages for different platforms.
- Develop trusted connections within the Kimberley community to source story ideas.
- Work with colleagues across Regional WA News to exchange ideas and expertise.
- Assist with emergency coverage and other important breaking-news requirements when needed.
Location and compensation
This position is based in Broome. The starting salary is between $84,000 and $103,000 per year, plus 15.4% ABC nominated superannuation. Employees working in isolated locations may also receive allowances above the base rate.
What you should bring
You will be a motivated, inquisitive journalist who enjoys finding stories that matter and working with diverse communities.
- Demonstrated success in breaking important news and building reliable source networks.
- Sound editorial judgement and the ability to create engaging content across multiple platforms.
- Strong communication and time-management skills, along with a team-oriented mindset.
Benefits
- 15.4% ABC nominated superannuation.
- Paid parental leave, carer’s leave and supporting partner leave.
- Salary packaging options.
- ABC Mentoring support.
Additional information
The ABC News environment is known for quality journalism, strong investigations, collaborative production and a supportive workplace with career development opportunities across regional and metropolitan Australia. This role is an opportunity to contribute to national conversations and strengthen your journalism skills within one of the country’s most trusted news organisations.
Diversity and access
The organisation encourages applications from Indigenous Australians, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with disability and LGBTQIA+ candidates. The ABC also works toward a gender-balanced workforce.
If you need recruitment or selection information in another format, or require adjustments/accessibility support, contact accessibility@abc.net.au.
Application notes
Email applications are not accepted. Applications must be submitted through the online portal. Recruitment agencies are asked not to submit applications for this position.
Recruitment contact: Aidan Cone.