Regional Reporter – Esperance, WA

About the role

ABC News is seeking a dedicated Reporter to join its Regional WA team in the coastal town of Esperance. You will work from the local bureau, covering the Goldfields & Esperance region and contributing stories across all ABC News platforms, including radio, digital, social and television.

Key responsibilities

• Generate original news stories that reflect the cultural, geographic and socioeconomic diversity of regional Australia.
• Engage with local communities to discover, develop and tell meaningful stories.
• Create and deliver content for multiple platforms – radio bulletins, digital articles, social posts and TV news packages.
• Produce breaking‑news updates, interviews, Q&As and support emergency broadcasting when required.
• Collaborate with colleagues to identify content that can be shared across broader ABC channels.

Required profile

• Passionate journalist with strong editorial judgement and the ability to connect with diverse regional audiences.
• Proven experience in live presentation and broadcast environments.
• Solid understanding of issues affecting communities in Regional Western Australia.

Required skills

• Live broadcast presentation

What we offer

• Base salary $81,000–$99,000 per year plus 15.4% ABC nominated superannuation.
• Paid parental, carer and supporting partner leave.
• Salary packaging and ABC mentoring programmes.
• Opportunities for career development across regional and metropolitan Australia.