• Coffs Harbour location
• Break stories and deliver journalism that matters
• Base salary $84K - $94K - 15.4% ABC Nominated Super
• 12-month fixed term contract

The Role

Live and work on the beautiful NSW mid north coast while telling stories that matter to your community.

ABC News is looking for a reporter to join our Coffs Harbour team. Working as part of the Mid North Coast newsroom, you’ll create compelling, audience-focused content across digital, audio and video platforms. This is a dynamic role suited to a journalist who thrives on breaking news, values community connection, and is passionate about regional storytelling.

The Job

• Produce engaging news content across multiple platforms, including breaking stories, interviews and bulletins.
• Research, write and present stories that resonate with local and national audiences.
• Identify and develop story ideas that reflect the diversity of the local community.
• Build and maintain strong community contacts and contribute to editorial planning.
• Collaborate with colleagues across ABC News to share content and maximise audience reach.
• Contribute to local emergency coverage and engage directly with audiences in the field.

Position Description:  50036374 REPORTER BACKFILL.pdf

About You

You’re a motivated journalist who brings curiosity, strong editorial judgement and a passion for storytelling.

You'll have: 

• Demonstrated experience in journalism, including content creation and live or recorded presentation.
• Strong editorial skills with the ability to research, analyse and deliver accurate, timely content.
• A proven ability to build relationships and generate stories that reflect diverse communities.

What we can offer you:

• 15.4% ABC Nominated Super.
• Paid parental, carers 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.

For more information on working at the ABC visit abc.net.au/careers

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

Applications Close: 11:55pm, 24th June