We are seeking an associate news editor to join our Melbourne newsroom and work alongside other desk editors. This role will be responsible for planning, editing and commissioning news stories for Guardian Australia.
**In this role you will.**
- Help set Guardian Australia's news agenda by proposing considered, original and topical ideas for news and feature stories, including on Victoria state news
- Work with other newsdesk editors in planning, editing and commissioning news and feature stories for the site, along with planning for news events and projects
- Monitor news sources for stories and issues which will provide distinctive stories for Guardian Australia
- Edit copy, check headlines and ensure all legal issues are resolved prior to publication
- Manage reporter rounds as directed, and provide feedback to reporters
- Develop ideas and help to allocate resources for stories, and devise innovative and interesting ways of telling stories
**You'll bring.**
- A good grasp of national and Victoria state news, and significant experience working for a news website in journalistic capacity
- Experience in commissioning and editing. Specialist knowledge in a commissioning area would be advantageous
- A strong understanding of digital journalism and good news judgement
- An understanding of diversity and inclusion issues
- Excellent writing, editing, communication and interpersonal skills, along with the ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues
- The ability to work with speed whilst also maintaining a high level of attention to detail
- 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 permanent basis working over a seven-day roster with early starts or late finishes.
- 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._
Job Number
SYD000080
Location
Sydney Office
Business Area
Other
Employment Type
Full-time