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.
Work with multimedia editors, picture desk and data team to deliver stories in the most accessible formats and with the best presentation.
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
Productive 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...
Employee assistance program (EAP) to support employee wellbeing
Dedicated diversity and inclusion employee groups, action plans (including our Reconciliation Action Plan) and cultural competency training
Closing date for applications: 5 August ****
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.
We value honesty in your application.
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📌 Associate News Editor (New South Wales)
🏢 Guardian Media Group
📍 New South Wales