Reporter, Rural and Regional - Broken Hill

• 505451

• Broken Hill, NSW, Australia, 2880

• Ongoing Full Time

• Closing on: Jun 16 2026

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• Broken Hill Location
• Tell the stories that shape regional Australia
• Base salary $84K - $94K + 15.4% ABC Nominated Super.
• Working in isolated locations attracts allowances above the base salary rate

The Role

Broken Hill offers a truly unique regional lifestyle, rich in history, community spirit and access to some of Australia’s most distinctive rural landscapes.

The ABC is looking for a Reporter, Rural and Regional to join our Broken Hill team. This role is responsible for creating original and engaging rural and regional content across multiple platforms, connecting local audiences with stories that matter and contributing to the ABC’s national news agenda.

The Job

• Create distinctive rural and regional stories for all ABC platforms
• Identify, develop and deliver content that reflects the diversity of the local community
• Contribute innovative ideas to planning and commissioning processes
• Engage with local communities to uncover relevant and impactful stories
• Develop content that can be shared across the ABC network nationally
• Support local emergency coverage and communicate with stakeholders as required

Position Description: 50008541 REPORTER RURAL AND REGIONAL.pdf

About You

You are a passionate storyteller with strong editorial judgement and a genuine interest in rural and regional Australia.

You'll have:

• Proven experience sourcing, researching and delivering high-quality news content
• A strong understanding of rural and regional issues and audiences
• Demonstrated ability to create engaging content across multiple platforms

Special Requirements

• Possession of a current and valid Driver’s Licence.
• Willingness and flexibility to travel to remote locations.

What we can offer you:

• 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.

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]

Recruitment Contact: Aidan Cone | LinkedIn

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.