Reporter, Rural ABC North West QLD

Job no: Work type: Ongoing Full Time Location: Mt Isa Categories : Presenter / Reporter Mt Isa Location Tell stories about the unique characters and culture of regional Queensland Base salary $81K-$99K + isolated living allowance and penalties + 15.4% for ABC nominated Super The Role Whether it is covering the fishing industry in Karumba, mining around Mount Isa, beef cattle at Richmond or the unique characters that call North West Queensland home, there are not many reporting jobs as interesting or diverse as this role with the ABC's rural team in Queensland. If you have a strong interest in rural industries and a desire to tell stories about the unique characters and culture of regional Queensland, then this might be the perfect job for you. We are looking for an experienced journalist with skills in print, radio and video – or a commitment to learn the skills necessary for the platforms you have not mastered. ABC Mt Isa is looking for a rural specialist to join our team as a mid-career reporter to create compelling and engaging content for local radio, CountryHour and Landline as well as our digital news platforms and video news and current affair programs (such as 7PM nightly news and 7.30). As a Rural Reporter based in North West Queensland, you’ll be the voice of rural and regional communities creating content that informs, engages, and connects audiences across Australia. This role involves presenting programs such as the daily Rural Report and sourcing stories that matter to farmers, producers, and regional communities, and ensuring they reach both local and national audiences. You’ll work closely with ABC teams to share content across multiple platforms and contribute to planning and commissioning new ideas that strengthen ABC’s rural coverage. The Job Gather, produce and present rural, mining and primary industry content for radio, digital, video and social media platforms. Contribute to planning and commissioning processes to develop new content ideas. Engage with local communities to find and tell stories that resonate with audiences. Collaborate with ABC teams to share content nationally. Position Description : About You You’re passionate about rural issues and have strong editorial skills. You will : Have proven experience as a working journalist, preferably with some skills in live presentation and broadcast. Have a strong understanding of rural and regional issues and a commitment to diversity in storytelling. Be a self-starter and able to work with limited supervision as part of a small team based in remote locations. Have excellent communication skills and be confident building new relationships and nurturing a network of contacts. Have a valid driver’s licence and a desire to get out of the office to meet people face-to-face. 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). What we can offer you 15.4% ABC Nominated Super. Paid parental, carer's and supporting partner leave. Salary packaging. ABC Mentoring. About the ABC The ABC is the nation's most trusted and independent source of Australian conversations, culture, and stories. With over 4,000 employees from diverse backgrounds across over 50 locations around Australia and overseas, we are proud to create, curate and deliver high-quality content that informs, educates and entertains Australian communities. 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 If you want to know more, please contact Andrew Saunders, Editor, ABC North West QLD, on . 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. Advertised: 27 Nov 2025 8 : 00 AM E. Australia Standard Time Applications close: 10 Dec : 55 PM E. Australia Standard Time #J-18808-Ljbffr