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 a fronts editor to join our Editorial team, to curate and present stories across Guardian Australia's website as well as for Google News and Apple News, with some additional digital editing.This role is being offered on a full-time permanent basis, working on a seven-day roster with early starts or late finishes.
This role is open to candidates based in either Sydney or Melbourne.In this role you will...Display stories on Guardian Australia's website effectively and imaginatively, in liaison with newsdesk and audience editorsUse data analysis tools to ensure optimal performance of stories on all platforms, and to develop strategies for the best use of Guardian contentSend breaking news alerts to the Guardian app, subscribers to email alerts and Apple News in liaison with newsdesk editorsMonitor live blogs for potential headline changes to complement news storiesSelect impactful images, illustrations and video in conjunction with the picture desk and the multimedia teamCommunicate with third party platforms such as Apple News to promote Guardian stories to best advantageLiaise with global Guardian teams on best practice for fronts editingMonitor internal analytics and other fronts (UK, US, EU, International) for their best pieces to present on Australia frontManage story selection for Google ShowcaseSuggest headline changes,



images or video to improve the performance of stories on the frontFulfil newsdesk editing shifts as directedYou'll bring....
Knowledge and experienceExperience in curating a digital news siteStrong news judgmentEditing, sub-editing and production experienceKnowledge of external platforms such as Google and Apple NewsData analysis experienceGood understanding of media lawInterest in and wide knowledge of the output of Guardian AustraliaUnderstanding of the editorial aims and values of the GuardianAwareness of the needs and interests of the Guardian's readers/audiencesSkills and behavioursA passion for independent journalism and an understanding of our editorial code and valuesExcellent writing, communication and production skillsMeticulous eye for detail, grammar and spellingGood news sense and ability to handle writers' copy sensitivelyAbility to learn and apply new skills quicklyWillingness to take responsibility for editing decisions, in collaboration with the news deskExcellent planning and organisational skillsAbility to edit copy quickly and accurately under pressureFlair for writing headlines and other page furnitureTeam player, enthusiastic with solid interpersonal skillsLogical, imaginative,



adaptable and flexibleOpen to feedback and constructive criticismAbout working at Guardian Australia...Hybrid workingEmployee assistance program (EAP) to support employee wellbeingPaid volunteer leaveDedicated diversity and inclusion employee groups, action plans (including our Reconciliation Action Plan) and cultural competency trainingGuardian digital subscriptionThis role is being offered on a full-time permanent basis, working on a seven-day roster with early starts or late finishes.Closing date for applicationsTuesday 11 August ****If you have application questions or if you require an adjustment to be made during the recruitment process, please email 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 **** 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.
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📌 Fronts Editor (New South Wales)
🏢 The Guardian
📍 New South Wales