Reporter

Reporter, Rural Job no: Work type: Ongoing Full TimeLocation: MackayCategories: Journalism/Content Making, Presenter/Reporter Join Australia's most trusted media organisation Use your rural expertise to create compelling content for video, audio and online. Mackay location Base salary $81,000 - $99,000 + 15.4% ABC Nominated Super. The Role Do you have a strong interest in rural industries and a desire to tell stories about the unique characters and culture of regional Queensland? Are you 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? Would you like to live and work in one of the most diverse and beautiful parts of Australia? Then this might be the perfect role for you. ABC Tropical North is looking for a rural specialist to join our team as a mid-career reporter to create compelling and engaging content for local radio, Country Hour 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 Mackay, you'll be the voice of rural and regional communities from the Whitsundays to Moranbah, 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 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. What we can offer you: Be part of a high‑performing and passionate team at Australia's most trusted media organisation. 15.4% ABC Nominated Super. Paid parental, carer’s and supporting partner leave. Salary packaging. ABC Mentoring. 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. 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. More info 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 Danielle Jesser on or Kallee Buchanan 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: 19 Nov 2025 9:00 AM E. Australia Standard Time Applications close: 03 Dec :55 PM E. Australia Standard Time #J-18808-Ljbffr