Reporter, Rural, Dubbo

Overview

Job no: 505003 • Work type: Contract Full Time • Location: Dubbo • Categories: Presenter/Reporter

- Vibrant regional city of Dubbo Location and vast expanse of western NSW
- Create Rural and Primary Industry Content for multi-platform
- Fixed term contract for approximately 12 months
- Base salary $81K-$99K

The Role

ABC Western Plains in Dubbo is looking for a Reporter to step up and invigorate their career within one of the largest and most diverse rural patches at the ABC. Western NSW has an impressive agricultural, renewable energy, infrastructure and mining industry and a thriving economy. You will create innovative stories for local audiences for 12 months. The role will include:

- Presenting engaging Rural & Primary Industry stories or News, Q&A’s, interviews and packages across all platforms, including breaking stories.
- Writing and producing online content for Australia’s #1 News Website, ABC News
- Prepare and present content for the Rural Report and Country Hour.
- Contributing to the implementation of the Local Emergency Coverage plan and communicate with relevant stakeholders as required.
- In collaboration with colleagues identifying and developing local content that can be shared with other content teams and across the ABC on multiple platforms.

You will bring media experience with a proactive, can-do approach to creating interesting and innovative stories. You will have cross-platform production skills and an understanding of the issues and events important to the Western NSW community. You will also have the following skills and experience:

- Proficient editorial skills including the ability to source and analyse information and exercise reliable judgement.
- Demonstrated experience in live presentation and broadcast (preferable but not essential.)
- Detailed understanding of the issues that affect and interest the local audience.
- Demonstrated proficient cross-platform production skills.
- Proficient time management and communication skills to work effectively the broader team and co-ordinate output with the state and national news desks.

Position Description

Position Description: 30001982 REPORTER RURAL .pdf

About You

You will bring media experience with a proactive, can-do approach to creating interesting and innovative stories. You will have cross-platform production skills and an understanding of the issues and events important to the Western NSW community. You will also have the following skills and experience:

- Proficient editorial skills including the ability to source and analyse information and exercise reliable judgement.
- Demonstrated experience in live presentation and broadcast (preferable but not essential.)
- Detailed understanding of the issues that affect and interest the local audience.
- Demonstrated proficient cross-platform production skills.
- Proficient time management and communication skills to work effectively the broader team and co-ordinate output with the state and national news desks.

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, Local Editor on Lowther.Nick@abc.net.au

We are unable to accept email applications, please ensure that you submit your application via the online portal.

We respectfully request that Recruitment Agencies do not submit applications for this position.

Applications Close: 11:55pm, Monday, 13th October.

Advertised: 30 Sep 2025 12:00 PM AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 13 Oct 2025 11:55 PM AUS Eastern Daylight Time

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