- A genuinely inclusive culture, supported through our BELONG @ Are program, where everyone is welcomed, valued and empowered to be their authentic selves.

The Role

Turn the stories everyone is talking about into compelling journalism for one of Australia’s most recognised media brands.

From timely news and true crime to powerful real-life stories from the Australian heartland, New Idea is looking for a versatile News Editor who knows what will resonate with our audience and how to bring it to life across print, digital, social and video.

This is a hands-on role for a journalist who loves finding original angles, interviewing real people and owning stories from the initial pitch through to publication. You’ll create distinctive, audience-first content that keeps Recent Idea relevant, engaging and connected to the issues that matter to everyday Australians.

What you’ll be doing

- Shape standout stories: Identify fresh angles across news, true crime, entertainment, television and real-life issues.
- Own the editorial process: Commission, write and edit high-quality content while managing interviews, shoots, workflows, legal considerations and deadlines from beginning to end.
- Bring stories to life across platforms: Adapt content for print, digital and social, including scripting, filming and editing video, conducting vox pops and creating engaging social content.
- Build strong external relationships: Manage freelancers and contributors, negotiate fees, and work confidently with publicity teams, talent and real-life interview subjects.
- Use insights to drive impact: Apply audience data, SEO principles and content-performance insights to strengthen storytelling and inform future ideas.

About you





We’re looking for someone who brings:

- Strong editorial experience: At least four years’ journalism experience within a magazine, newspaper or digital publishing environment, including commissioning, writing and editing long-form and social media content.
- Exceptional storytelling instincts: Sharp news sense, excellent interviewing skills and the ability to uncover original, audience-relevant angles across a broad range of subject areas.
- Genuine multi-platform capability: A strong understanding of print, digital, social media, SEO and audience behaviour, with video filming or editing skills highly regarded.
- Confidence and initiative: The willingness to get out from behind the desk whether that means attending an event, conducting a street vox pop, filming a reel or door-knocking for a story, while also knowing how to present themselves on screen and build a recognisable personal brand.
- Strong relationship and delivery skills: The judgement, communication and organisation to work sensitively with real people, manage external stakeholders and deliver multiple stories accurately under pressure.

Are Media is a proud member of Media Diversity Australia, a not-for-profit organisation working towards a media landscape that looks and sounds like Australia. We are committed to fostering diverse, respectful, collaborative & inclusive workplace. We know & value the success this brings for everyone, and we welcome & encourage applications from diverse backgrounds. When you apply, please let us know of any reasonable adjustments you may need during the interview process.

We are unable to accept email applications, please ensure that you submit your application via the online portal.

📌 News Editor - New Idea (Sydney)
🏢 Are Media
📍 Sydney