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Apply now Job no: 504698Work type: Contract Full TimeLocation: MilduraCategories: Presenter/ReporterMildura LocationCreate news stories for the ABCContract role for approximately 11 monthsThe RoleABC News Mildura - Swan Hill is looking for a highly motivated, multi-skilled News Reporter in Mildura.Mildura is a thriving regional city on the banks of the Murray River, celebrated for its vibrant community, great food and wine, and a calendar packed with festivals and cultural events. With top-class arts and sports facilities, easy access to destinations like Hattah Lakes National Park, Mungo National Park, Menindee Lakes and the Darling River, Mildura is a great place to live and work.The JobReporting to the Editor, ABC Wimmera & Mildura Swan Hill, you will be responsible for:Pitching ideas, presenting news bulletins, producing digital content, Q&As, interviews, updates, and packages across all platforms, including breaking news stories.Preparing and presenting stories for key state-wide radio and television programs including ABCs 7pm bulletin and News Channel, as well as writing for online.Contribute to the implementation of the Local Emergency Coverage plan.Contributing new ideas to increase audience reach and engagement.About YouYou are a creative, experienced, and highly organised news reporter who is able to find compelling stories from our community to share for radio, digital, TV and social media, and will love connecting with our diverse audience stretching along the Murray River from the SA border to Kerang and up into New South Wales.You Will Be Able To Demonstrate That You HaveProven experience in delivering breaking and original content for multiple platforms.Accomplished editorial skills including the ability to source and analyse information and exercise reliable judgement.Detailed understanding of the issues that affect and interest the local audience.The ability to travel to remote locations when required.The ability to work early morning and weekend shifts is a must.What We Can Offer You15.4% ABC Nominated Super.Paid parental, carer''s and supporting partner leave.Salary packaging.ABC Mentoring.About ABC NewsQuality 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 InfoIn 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 LGBTQA+ 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 accessibility@abc.net.au.If you want to know more, please contact Else Kennedy, Editor, ABC Wimmera & Mildura Swan Hill 03 5022 4510 or by email at kennedy.else@abc.net.au.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: 15 Apr 2025 1:00 PM AUS Eastern Standard TimeApplications close: 28 Apr 2025 11:55 PM AUS Eastern Standard Time #J-18808-Ljbffr