Lead Editor – Visual and Motion Design is a hands‑on creative role responsible for delivering high‑quality video editing, compositing, motion graphics, animation, and audio across the organisation’s brands and client projects. The role sits within the creative team and works closely with multiple teams to bring ideas to life through moving image and sound.

You will be the go‑to person for turning a brief into a polished, platform‑ready piece, whether that is a hero film, video case study, hype reel, animated explainer, or suite of social cutdowns and digital assets. The role demands a high standard of craft, ensuring every deliverable is technically sound, creatively considered, and fit for purpose.

Key Responsibilities

- Edit, composite, animate and finish work across commercial, social and digital, including motion graphics and audio.
- Interpret briefs and creative direction to deliver work that clearly communicates the intended message and tone.
- Maintain a consistently high standard of craft across every output, protecting brand integrity and technical accuracy.
- Collaborate closely with creatives and stakeholders to deliver on time and on budget.
- Proactively contribute ideas during creative development, helping to shape work beyond execution.

Who are you?

- 5+ years’ qualified experience in video editing, motion design or a closely related creative discipline.
- A portfolio that shows range ideally spanning long‑form editorial, short‑form social, motion graphics and campaign work.
- Background in agency, studio, in‑house brand or commercial content production.
- Expert proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro and Adobe After Effects, and/or DaVinci Resolve.
- Strong compositing skills, with the ability to integrate layers, footage,



graphics and effects into seamless outputs.
- Familiarity with 3D workflows (Cinema 4D, Blender or similar) is a solid advantage.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate creative rationale to diverse stakeholders.
- You have a genuine passion for visual storytelling and emerging creative technologies.

Benefits

- Access to publications and products from across the News Corp family.
- Exclusive offers across a range of products and services that deliver cost savings and benefits.
- Health & wellbeing advice, support and facilities for healthy minds and bodies, including an onsite gym at our Adelaide, Brisbane & Sydney offices.
- Range of leave options: parental leave, birthday leave, volunteer leave, career break and compassionate leave.
- Financial wellbeing support on making the most of your money.
- Access to tailored development opportunities, including leadership programs.
- Volunteer opportunities and company‑organised charity drives.
- Employee‑resource groups and accessibility to multi‑faith quiet rooms & parents’ rooms.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Diversity strengthens our national teams and newsroom as we seek to tell stories that represent the communities of Australia. Our people make us unique, and so we are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability or gender identity. Applicants of diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

We are committed to ensuring an accessible and supportive recruitment process. If you require any adjustments or accommodations at any stage, please let us know. For more information regarding Diversity at NewsCorp Australia please visit the careers section under the

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📌 Lead Editor (City of Sydney)
🏢 News Corp Australia
📍 City of Sydney