Company Description
The Sydney Morning Herald is the oldest continuously published newspaper in the country, having recently celebrated 190 years in print. We have a rich history of courageous, quality and independent journalism. In 2024, we remain in a stronger position than ever with more than 9 million readers consuming our journalism in print and online each month, making the Herald Australia’s most widely-read masthead.
Our team is comprised of hundreds of Australia’s best journalists, photographers, editors, sub editors and designers. We are passionate about what we do and we are always looking for ways to do it better. We support each other as a team and we encourage diversity of opinion. We embrace the rich history that comes with working for the Herald whilst operating out of the most modern, advanced newsroom in the country.
Job Description
The Sydney Morning Herald is seeking a part-time, 3-day a week sub-editor/digital producer to sub-edit, rewrite copy, source and add digital assets to articles and publish them in our fast-paced newsroom. The role would suit someone who thrives in a breaking news environment working to tight deadlines.
Day to day you will:
- Review stories in the content management system with an intense focus on quality and deadlines
- Identify errors or mistakes in stories
- Write engaging and accurate SEO headlines, write-offs/precedes, and captions to improve audience engagement with our stories
- Liaise with reporters and topic editors to edit stories and rework copy
- Enhance stories with other assets such as photographs, videos, graphics, multimedia and key points
- Co-operate with production editor(s) to ensure the flow of work will meet deadlines
- Monitor blogs as required to ensure live copy is error-free and of high quality
- Please note this role may work across morning, afternoon, evening and weekend shifts.
Qualifications
What we would like to see:
- Previous experience in sub-editing and production for online publishing
- Excellent knowledge of the English language, grammar and syntax
- Understanding of legal best-practice including defamation and contempt laws
- Ability to work quickly and accurately to deadlines
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Experience in print production (copy-fitting and/or basic layout) is desirable but not essential.
Additional Information
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:
We're committed to a safe, respectful and inclusive Nine. From day one, you'll be encouraged to bring your whole self to work and will be supported to perform at your best.
We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, and of all ages, genders, nationalities, backgrounds and cultures as we recognise the importance and value of diverse perspectives. Should you require any adjustments to the recruitment process, please advise us when you apply.
