Company Description
The Australian Financial Review is the nation's premier business and politics publication, renowned for its incisive, independent and agenda-setting journalism. The Financial Review believes an innovative and entrepreneurial business community is critical to Australia’s future prosperity in an increasingly connected world. Our focus is Australia but our mindset is global; we are as committed to covering the corporate and political stories that will shape the new economy as we are to reporting on the establishment. We believe that it is important for our newsroom to celebrate success and scrutinise misconduct. Financial Review readers want to make up their own minds which means our editorial mission is to be impartial, informative and accountable. The Financial Review is home to Australia's top journalists, all of whom work tirelessly to produce trusted, timely and engaging content with a focus on digital audiences and contemporary forms of storytelling.
Job Description
The Australian Financial Review is looking for an ambitious journalist with outstanding news judgement and leadership skills to drive our day-to-day reporting on business as Deputy Companies Editor. You’ll be working with the Companies Editor, reporters and production journalists on everything from editing breaking news to overseeing a lengthy feature or interview. At other times, you may be helping reporters work out how to best tell a story. This position is suitable for an editor or a reporter with several years of experience who has an interest in expanding their skills. The role of Deputy Companies Editor would offer the right candidate the opportunity to grow into a leadership position at the Financial Review, the country’s most respected and widely-read business publication.
Your primary duties will be:
- Coordinating and driving coverage of corporate news
- Planning and editing stories
- Monitoring breaking news and updating coverage as necessary
- Ensuring the accuracy and quality of all content
- Overseeing the distribution of Companies stories to a wide audience
- Paying special attention to the newsroom's premium content
Qualifications
- A deep understanding of the biggest sectors on the ASX, Australia's most influential business leaders and key policy issues
- Strong writing and editing skills
- Experience working in a fast-paced newsroom environment
- Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Outstanding time management skills
This is a full-time position, and some Sunday rostering will be required.
Additional Information
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:
At Nine, we are committed to fostering a workforce that embraces all aspects of diversity and inclusion and where practices are equitable to ensure our people experience a sense of belonging. From day one, you'll be encouraged to bring your whole self to work and will be supported to perform at your best. Should you require any adjustments to the recruitment process in order to equitably participate, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application.
We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, and of all ages, nationalities, backgrounds and cultures.
