Reporter, News - Southern QLD, Toowoomba

• 505386

• Toowoomba, QLD, Australia

• Contract Part Time

• Closing on: May 5 2026

• Toowoomba QLD Location

• Chase and set the days news agenda in a strong community

• 5 month, full time contract position

• Base salary $81K to $99K paid on a pro rata basis

The Role

The ABC in Toowoomba is looking for a capable reporter for a short term contract to create compelling content across all platforms for the local audience. This is your chance to improve your skills and take a step to advance in your career in an interesting area where you're exposed to variety and a broad range of experiences.

We’re a small, dynamic team that loves the thrill of the chase and setting the day’s news agenda.

You are creative, super organised, able to weave a good yarn and you'll love coming to work and connecting with our audience in regional Queensland.

The Job

• Produce news bulletins and present, Q&As, interviews, and packages across all platforms, including breaking news.
• Contribute to planning and commissioning processes to develop and distribute new content ideas to achieve strong reach and engagement with audiences.
• Contribute to the implementation of the Local Emergency Coverage plan.

Position Description:

About You

You'll have:

• Experience to start working and be up to speed quickly in the role.
• A creative approach to news content construction and delivery, and accomplished experience in live presentation and broadcast.
• Accomplished editorial skills including the ability to source and analyse information and exercise sound judgement.
• Demonstrated strong understanding of the issues that affect and interest the local audience.

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 [email protected]

If you want to know more, please contact Francene Norton, Regional Editor on [email protected]

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.

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