Job Vacancy: Digital News Editor - SBS
Location: Sydney, Australia
We’re looking for an experienced and driven Digital News Editor to lead and drive our news coverage on the SBS News website and app, and Apple News.
This is an exciting role for someone looking to make a difference in the world of online journalism.
You’ll be responsible for steering the daily news agenda of SBS News’ written content, working with senior editors and guiding journalists to deliver news that is accurate, timely, impactful, and deeply aligned with SBS’s Charter.
You will commission and guide daily news articles, explainers and news-adjacent features, and take the lead on breaking news operations for articles, live blogs and alerts; oversee forward planning for news coverage; and bring a sense of originality and creativity to daily coverage.
Your approach is grounded in editorial excellence, empathetic team leadership, audience insight and collaboration.
This role works alongside our Video, Social, Audio and TV news teams as well as NITV and in-language teams - making the most of SBS’s broader newsgathering for online stories.
You’ll contribute to the ongoing development of our publishing strategy, using data and trends to shape daily decisions and future improvements.
You’ll also be a people-first leader, creating an inclusive and supportive team culture and driving innovation in storytelling and digital publishing formats.
This role is a senior editorial touchpoint, and will provide upward editorial referral to digital news teams in the absence of the Managing Editor (Digital), and deputises to the Managing Editor at times.
This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of SBS News' digital offering, and to mentor a team of journalists providing news coverage for a diverse national audience.
Required Skill Profession
Media And Communication Workers