Reporter- News, Gold Coast

3 days ago

Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) Full time $81,000 - $99,000 per year

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Job no:
504973

Work type:
Contract Full Time

Location:
Gold Coast

Categories:
Journalism/Content Making, Presenter/Reporter

  • Join Australia's most trusted media organisation
  • Break news and set the agenda in one of the best locations in Queensland.
  • Fixed term contract for 12-months
  • Base salary range $81K - $99K

The Role
The ABC, Australia's most trusted news brand, is looking for an experienced journalist to break news and set the agenda in one of the best locations in Queensland.

ABC Gold Coast is looking for an experienced news reporter who can produce and present digital, social, audio and video content to engage local and national audiences

The Job

  • Create multi-platform content for local and national audiences.
  • Produce and present news bulletins, Q&As, interviews, packages and breaking stories.
  • Contribute to planning and commissioning new content ideas for strong engagement.
  • Support Local Emergency Coverage and liaise with stakeholders.
  • Develop local content for sharing across ABC platforms.
  • Generate stories reflecting Australia's cultural, geographic and socio-economic diversity.

Position Description:
BACKFILL REPORTER
About You

  • Tertiary qualifications in journalism or equivalent experience.
  • At least four years' experience working in a news environment
  • Experience delivering breaking and original content across platforms.
  • Skilled in live presentation and broadcast.
  • Strong editorial skills with sound judgement and information analysis.
  • Understanding of issues affecting local audiences.
  • Ability to build and maintain wide community contacts.
  • Passion for storytelling that reflects Australia's diversity and a commitment to representing diverse perspectives.

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.

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).

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 LGBTQA+ individuals. The ABC also aims to achieve a gender-balanced workforce.

To request recruitment and selection information in alternate formats, request adjustments, or have accessibility requirements please contact

If you want to know more, please contact Louisa Rebgetz, Local Editor on

For more information on working at the ABC visit

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

Advertised:
18 Sep 2025 2:00 PM E. Australia Standard Time

Applications close:
09 Oct :55 PM E. Australia Standard Time

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