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 editors
Use data analysis tools to ensure optimal performance of stories on all platforms, and to develop strategies for the best use of Guardian content
Send breaking news alerts to the Guardian app, subscribers to email alerts and Apple News in liaison with newsdesk editors
Monitor live blogs for potential headline changes to complement news stories
Select impactful images, illustrations and video in conjunction with the picture desk and the multimedia team
Communicate with third party platforms such as Apple News to promote Guardian stories to best advantage
Liaise with global Guardian teams on best practice for fronts editing
Monitor internal analytics and other fronts (UK, US, EU, International) for their best pieces to present on Australia front
Manage story selection for Google Showcase
Suggest headline changes,



images or video to improve the performance of stories on the front
Fulfil newsdesk editing shifts as directed
You'll bring....
Knowledge and experience
Experience in curating a digital news site
Strong news judgment
Editing, sub-editing and production experience
Knowledge of external platforms such as Google and Apple News
Data analysis experience
Good understanding of media law
Interest in and wide knowledge of the output of Guardian Australia
Understanding of the editorial aims and values of the Guardian
Awareness of the needs and interests of the Guardian's readers/audiences
Skills and behaviours
A passion for independent journalism and an understanding of our editorial code and values
Excellent writing, communication and production skills
Meticulous eye for detail, grammar and spelling
Good news sense and ability to handle writers' copy sensitively
Ability to learn and apply new skills quickly
Willingness to take responsibility for editing decisions, in collaboration with the news desk
Excellent planning and organisational skills
Ability to edit copy quickly and accurately under pressure
Flair for writing headlines and other page furniture
Team player, enthusiastic with strong interpersonal skills
Logical, imaginative, adaptable and flexible




Open to feedback and constructive criticism
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
This 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 applications
Tuesday 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 recent 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