What's the role?

News Local is seeking an experienced and highly organised News Editor to lead editorial production across our prestige community mastheads: The Wentworth Courier, The Mosman Daily and The North Shore Times.

This role is responsible for writing and commissioning high-quality news and lifestyle content for the three publications, while overseeing the print production of shared news pages across the mastheads. It suits a robust editor with sharp news judgement, excellent production skills and a clear understanding of what matters to local audiences in Sydney’s prestige markets.

Based at News Corp Australia’s head office in Surry Hills, this is a permanent part‑time opportunity offered at either 3 or 4 days per week, depending on the successful candidate’s availability and experience.

Key responsibilities

- Generate original story ideas that reflect the interests, priorities and lifestyle of local audiences
- Build and manage a pipeline of quality editorial content across the three mastheads
- Commission freelance or contributor content where required and ensure it meets editorial standards, deadlines and style requirements
- Liaise with sub‑editors to ensure clarity, accuracy, tone, legal risk and house style
- Oversee print production of shared news pages across the three publications
- Plan page flow and editorial balance to deliver strong, polished print editions each cycle
- Work closely with journalists, photographers, designers and other editorial stakeholders to ensure efficient production




- Maintain high standards of accuracy, fairness and editorial integrity

Who are you?

- A minimum of five year’s experience in news editing, print production and content commissioning
- A strong understanding of local community journalism and premium local media audiences
- Experience using newsroom publishing and production systems
- Highly organised and deadline‑driven
- Strong editor with sound judgement and attention to detail
- Proactive in generating ideas and driving coverage
- Familiarity with Sydney’s eastern suburbs, lower north shore and north shore communities
- Experience editing both news and lifestyle content for premium local audiences

Category

State & Community Mastheads

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