In-Demand News editor Jobs in Sydney Nsw

Associate news editor
Guardian News & Media —Sydney NSW
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Writing skills
- AI
- Editing
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance program
1d
News Editor Prestige Community Brands
News Corp —Sydney NSW
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Leadership
- Editing
- Parental leave
11d
News Editor - New Idea
Are Media —Sydney NSW
- Full-time
- Writing skills
- Communication skills
- Editing
- Parental leave
Content Editor
International SOS —Sydney NSW
- Rotating roster
- Microsoft Office
- Communication skills
1d
Social Media Producer (First Content Hire)
JDN Tuition —Sydney NSW
- $35 - $50 an hour
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Marketing
- Senior Secondary Certificate of Education
- University
- Profit sharing
- Work from home
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Overnight News Editor
dmg::media —Sydney NSW
- Full-time
- Writing skills
- Analysis skills
- Editing
Quick Apply
CoStar News Editor- Australia
CoStar Group —Sydney NSW
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- AI
Digital Editor, APAC
Bloomberg —Sydney NSW
- Writing skills
- English
- Scripting
- Health insurance
- Parental leave
CoStar News Editor- Australia
Domain Group —Pyrmont NSW
- Analysis skills
- AI
Magazine Editor
MADVENTURE —Sydney NSW
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Communication skills
- Editing
Quick Apply
Deputy Editor for the Australian Bureau - The Daily Beast
IAC —Sydney NSW
- $110,000 - $140,000 a year
- Weekend availability
- Remote
- Writing skills
- Communication skills
- Editing
Quick Apply
Lead Editor
News Corp —Sydney NSW
- Hybrid work
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Parental leave
8d
Digital Editor - New Idea
Are Media —Sydney NSW
- Full-time
- Remote
- Leadership
- Analytics
- Work from home
- Parental leave
Video Curator, APAC
Bloomberg —Sydney NSW
- Weekend availability
- English
- Bachelor's degree
- No degree
- Health insurance
- Parental leave
6d
Data journalist
Guardian News & Media —Sydney NSW
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Data analysis skills
- Research
- Analysis skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance program
13d
Journalist - Property News
CoStar Group —Sydney NSW
- Full-time
12d
Finance Producer
SBS —Sydney NSW
- $91,814 - $99,376 a year
- Overtime
- AI
- Communication skills
- Gym membership
Group Digital Editor
Seven West Media —Sydney NSW
- Full-time
- Writing skills
- Communication skills
- Health insurance
Journalist - Property News
Domain Group —Pyrmont NSW
12d
Audience Editor - The Nightly
Seven West Media —Sydney NSW
- Full-time
8d

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Associate news editor

Guardian News & Media -
Sydney NSW

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Job Details

Full-time
1 day 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.

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