In-Demand Journalist Jobs

Associate news editor
Guardian News & Media —Sydney NSW
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Writing skills
- AI
- Editing
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance program
2d
Breaking News Reporter for the Australian Bureau
The Daily Beast —Sydney NSW
- $85,000 - $100,000 a year
- Part-time
- Remote
- Writing skills
- Communication skills
- Editing
- Work from home
Quick Apply
17h
Sr. Integrated MarComms Manager AUS
Tinder —Sydney NSW
- $130,000 - $145,000 a year
- Full-time
8d
Manager Media and External Communications
NBN Co —Melbourne VIC
- Full-time
- Parental leave
6d
Senior Corporate Communications Specialist
News Corp —Melbourne VIC
- Contract
- Hybrid work
- Management
- Writing skills
- Bachelor's degree
- Parental leave
12d
PR Account Executive to Account Manager
Agent99 —Sydney NSW
- Urgently hiring
- Writing skills
- Organisational skills
- Computer skills
Senior Content Writer
Canstar —Brisbane QLD
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Research
- AI
- Employee assistance program
- Free food
Quick Apply
Strategic Communications Manager
Forensicare Careers —Fairfield VIC
- $136,650 a year
- Full-time
8d
Business Manager
FLEISHMAN HILLARD —Sydney NSW
- Writing skills
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
5d
PR Account Manager
Dentsu —Melbourne VIC
- Full-time
- Office
- Annual leave
Communications & Marketing Coordinator
Freelancer.com —Sydney NSW
- Full-time
- Marketing
- Databases
- Bachelor's degree
Quick Apply
Director, Sales Specialist, Sydney
Fitch Solutions —Sydney NSW
- Hybrid work
- Sales
- Business development
- Communication skills
- Parental leave
Senior Financial Planning and Analysis Analyst
News Corp —Sydney NSW
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Excel
- Finance
- Parental leave
12d
Business Manager - FleishmanHillard
Altcom —Melbourne VIC
- Full-time
- Writing skills
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
12d
Digital PR Specialist (Public Relations)
Supple —Richmond VIC
- Nights as needed
Quick Apply
Media Relations Specialist
Australian Venue Co. —Melbourne VIC
- Full-time
- Hospitality
- Writing skills
- Employee discount
Quick Apply
5d
Associate Client Director
Edelman —Melbourne VIC
- Full-time
- Leadership
- Marketing
Public Relations Senior Account Executive
Burson —Sydney NSW
- Writing skills
- AI
- Communication skills
Public Relations and Communications and Social Media Manager
My Guardian —Sydney Olympic Park NSW
- Full-time
Quick Apply
Associate Client Director
Daniel J. Edelman Holdings —Melbourne VIC
- Full-time
- Leadership
- Marketing

I want to receive the latest job alert for journalist

By signing in to your account, you agree to SimplyHired's Terms of Service and consent to our Cookie and Privacy Policy.

Explore jobs in more locations

journalist jobs near

Business Manager jobs in Sydney NSW

News Editor jobs in Sydney NSW

Sales Director jobs in Sydney NSW

Business Manager jobs in Melbourne VIC

Public Relations Manager jobs in Sydney NSW

Office Manager jobs in Perth Wa

Business Manager jobs in Malvern Vic

Business Work jobs in Gold Coast Qld

Security Manager jobs in Sydney Nsw

Business Manager jobs in Hervey Bay Qld

Business Manager jobs in Cornubia Qld

Operations Manager Salary $100,000 jobs in Melbourne Vic

Business Manager jobs in Melbourne South Eastern Suburbs Vic

Senior Director, Data & Ai Governance jobs in Sydney Nsw

Assistant Director Childcare jobs in Truganina Vic

Client Care jobs in Wavell Heights Qld

Government Relations Corporate Affairs Director jobs in Adelaide Sa

News Agency jobs in Narangba Valley Qld

Reporter jobs in Remote

Social Media jobs in Melbourne Vic

Associate news editor

Guardian News & Media -
Sydney NSW

Apply Now

Job Details

Full-time
2 days ago

Benefits

Annual leave
Employee assistance program
Paid volunteer leave
Salary packaging

Qualifications

Writing skills
AI
Editing

Full Job Description

Guardian Australia is part of Guardian News & Media (GNM), publisher of theguardian.com. As a leading global media organisation, we are renowned for our pioneering independent journalism and our award-winning digital products.

We are seeking an associate news editor to join our Newsdesk team to work alongside other desk editors, and be responsible for planning, editing and commissioning.

This role is being offered on a full-time, 18 month contract, working over a seven-day roster with early starts or late finishes, and is open to candidates based in Sydney or Melbourne.

In this role you will…

Help set Guardian Australia's news agenda by proposing considered, original and topical ideas for news and feature stories.
Work with other newsdesk editors in planning, editing and commissioning news and feature stories.
Edit copy, check headlines and ensure all legal issues are resolved prior to publication.
Work with and manage selected reporters, and deliver regular feedback.
Monitor news sources, e.g. wire services, news websites, social media and broadcast media for stories and issues which will provide distinctive stories for Guardian Australia.

You'll bring….

Knowledge and experience

Substantial experience editing national news, preferably digitally
Good grasp of national news and key state issues
Experience of managing reporters to develop ideas on a daily basis and guide career progression
Understanding of diversity and inclusion issues
Good understanding of Guardian values
Good understanding of media law

Skills / behaviours

Good writing, commissioning and editing skills
Good news judgment
Speed and accuracy, with high attention to detail
Good interpersonal skills; persuasive and decisive
Efficient team player who is flexible, resilient and adaptable
Willingness to adjust work hours or shift pattern at short notice when required
Confident, assertive and diplomatic
Open to challenge and correction
A passion for independent journalism and an understanding of our editorial code and values

About working at Guardian Australia…

Hybrid working
Employee assistance program (EAP) to support employee wellbeing
Paid volunteer leave
Dedicated diversity and inclusion employee groups, action plans (including our Reconciliation Action Plan) and cultural competency training
Guardian digital subscription

For more information please view the full job description here.

This role is being offered on a full-time, 18 month contract, working over a seven-day roster with early starts or late finishes, and is open to candidates based in Sydney or Melbourne.

To apply for this position, please apply online and upload your résumé (maximum three pages) plus covering letter. In your covering letter please outline your motivation for applying for the role and why you think you are suitable.

Closing date for applications: 5 August 2026

If you have application questions or if you require an adjustment to be made during the recruitment process, please email [email protected]

GNM Australia Limited (Guardian Australia) is proud to be a fair and ethical employer. Australian editorial minimum rates of pay by band and grade are outlined in the Journalists (GNM Australia Pty Ltd) Enterprise Agreement 2024 for roles that fall under its coverage.

We believe that our role in the Australian media is to give a voice to the most marginalised people in society and value and respect all differences in all people — including people of colour, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from different social classes, people with diverse gender and sexual identities, and people with disabilities (seen and unseen). We believe that these communities must be centred in the work we do, bringing a new perspective and a diversity of thought. We also encourage flexible working and aim to create a work environment where all employees feel respected.

We value honesty in your application.

AI generated content must not be presented as your own work. Please review our guidance on the use of AI in your application here.

Job Number

1282

Location

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Business Area

Editorial

Employment Type

Full time

Benefits

Learning and development

We invest in the growth and development of our colleagues to ensure our staff can reach their maximum potential.
Workplace giving

Guardian Australia’s workplace giving programme encourages staff to support eligible charities through fortnightly payroll donations.
Annual leave purchase scheme

This scheme allows eligible employees to purchase up to five additional days of annual leave on top of their entitlement.
Volunteering

Guardian Australia is committed to community engagement and supports employees to do one day of paid volunteer leave per year.
Salary sacrifice

Staff may elect to make additional personal contributions to their superannuation through voluntary salary sacrifice from their pre-tax salary.

Apply Now

Refine Your Search

journalist jobs

Associate news editor

Breaking News Reporter for the Australian Bureau

Sr. Integrated MarComms Manager AUS

Manager Media and External Communications

Senior Corporate Communications Specialist

PR Account Executive to Account Manager

Senior Content Writer

Strategic Communications Manager

Business Manager

PR Account Manager

Communications & Marketing Coordinator

Director, Sales Specialist, Sydney

Senior Financial Planning and Analysis Analyst

Business Manager - FleishmanHillard

Digital PR Specialist (Public Relations)

Media Relations Specialist

Associate Client Director

Public Relations Senior Account Executive

Public Relations and Communications and Social Media Manager

Associate Client Director

I want to receive the latest job alert for journalist

Related Searches

Explore jobs in more locations

Benefits

Learning and development

Workplace giving

Annual leave purchase scheme

Volunteering

Salary sacrifice

Job Seeker Tools

Employer Tools

Browse

Stay Connected