Company Description
The Sydney Morning Herald, The Age, Brisbane Times and WAtoday are part of Nine, Australia’s largest locally owned media company and the home of Australia’s most trusted and loved brands spanning News, Sport, Lifestyle, and Entertainment.
Our team is comprised of hundreds of Australia’s best journalists, photographers, editors, producers 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 these mastheads whilst operating out of the most modern, advanced newsrooms in the country.
Job Description
We are seeking a skilled and dynamic Deputy News Editor to join the Culture team. The successful candidate will have sharp news judgement, experience working in a fast-paced environment, and a deep interest in and broad knowledge of arts and culture.
Reporting to the Culture News Editor, the Deputy News Editor will collaborate with reporters to generate ideas, respond to breaking stories, and co-ordinate coverage of major cultural events. The ideal candidate will help drive the daily news coverage for our mastheads with original and timely stories that appeal to our subscriber audience.
Strong copy editing skills, a flair for writing headlines and solid digital production skills are essential.
The role can be based in Sydney or Melbourne.
Day to day you will:
- Collaborate with the Culture News Editor to shape the daily culture news agenda.
- Commission reporters and ensure the timely delivery of high-quality stories.
- Edit and produce content in line with newsroom best practices.
- Work closely with other editors and teams across newsrooms to enhance the quality of culture news coverage.
Qualifications
What we’re looking for:
- A passion for arts and culture.
- Proven experience in editorial content production, particularly in digital editing.
- Strong sub-editing skills and a deep understanding of SEO best practices.
- Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
- Proven ability to work under pressure and meet rolling deadlines.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and inspire teamwork.
- A hunger for news and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
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.
Work rights: Please note to apply for this role you must already have the right to lawfully work and live in Australia.
