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 morning news editor to join our Editorial team. The morning news editor will work alongside other news desk editors, and will be responsible for planning, editing and commissioning news stories.
This role is being offered on a full-time permanent basis, working on a seven-day roster with mostly early starts. This role is open to candidates based in either Sydney or Melbourne.
In this role you will...
Help set 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 selected reporters on priorities for their rounds, and deliver regular feedback
Monitor news sources, eg wire services, news websites, social media and broadcast media for stories and issues which will provide distinctive stories for Guardian Australia
You'll bring....
Knowledge and experience
Good grasp of national and state news
At least five years of working in a fast-changing and high-pressure environment, preferably on a news website
Knowledge/awareness of the demands of digital journalism
Understanding of diversity and inclusion issues
Good understanding of Guardian values: honesty, integrity, courage, fairness, and a sense of duty to the reader and the community
Good understanding of media law
Skills/behaviours
A passion for independent journalism and an understanding of our editorial code and values
Positive writing, commissioning and editing skills
Good news judgment
Speed and accuracy, with high attention to detail




Good interpersonal skills; persuasive and decisive
Efficient team player who is flexible and adaptable
Confident, assertive and diplomatic
Open to challenge and correction
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
For more information please view the full job description here.
This role is being offered on a full-time permanent basis, working on a seven-day roster with mostly early starts. This role is open to candidates based in either Sydney or Melbourne.
Closing date for applications:
Wednesday 26th 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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📌 Morning News Editor (New South Wales)
🏢 The Guardian
📍 New South Wales