Reporter, News - Dubbo

Apply now Job no: 505019 Work type: Contract Full Time Location: Dubbo Categories: Journalism/Content Making, Presenter/Reporter Dubbo LocationCreate news stories for the ABCFixed term contract for approximately 10 monthsBase salary $81K-99K (pro rata) plus 15.4% ABC Nominated Super The Role The ABC’s Western NSW team is looking for their next Reporter, News. This is a contract role for 10 months where you'll gain valuable experience and have the opportunity to share the stories of local people and the community. From NSW’s largest indigenous populations, the culturally diverse communities of the region and the evolving challenges of country towns – you’ll be on the road, reporting on news to the many platforms of the ABC. Western NSW has an impressive agricultural, renewable energy, infrastructure and mining industry and a thriving economy. The Job Reporting to the Editor, ABC Western Plains and working together within a small team, you will; Create accurate, concise and clear news content (for broadcast, social media and online)Present news bulletins, Q&A’s, interviews and packagesWork closely and effectively with Producers, Editors, and colleagues in the Newsroom and around the network. Actively identify news content that can travel to other areas across the ABC Position Description: 30001104 REPORTER .pdf About You You will be an experienced journalist with a proactive, can-do approach to creating interesting and innovative news content. You will have well developed cross-platform production skills, a thorough understanding of the issues and events important to the diverse local community and sound presenting skills. You will also have experience: Sourcing and breaking news, and generating original stories in a news environmentManaging your time effectively to meet deadlinesCommunicating easily and working as part of a team in the Regional office 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 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 Nick Lowther, Editor ABC Western Plains via Lowther.Nick@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. Advertised: 10 Oct 2025 12:00 PM AUS Eastern Daylight Time Applications close: 24 Oct 2025 11:55 PM AUS Eastern Daylight Time

Location: Dubbo, New South Wales, AU

Posted Date: 11/16/2025