NSW - SHS 2 Holt Street Surry Hills

Full time

Job_Req_56175

What's the role?

We are seeking a sharp, decisive News Editor to lead our 6am breaking news shift at NewsWire in Sydney. Reporting to the Editor, this role is central to our early-morning news publishing, setting the agenda and driving fast, accurate, and competitive coverage for an Australian wire service. You will work with a dynamic team to assign reporters, shape coverage, and make quick editorial calls across breaking metro and regional news, courts, crime, politics, and finance. By managing stakeholder relationships - including internal and external clients - you will ensure the delivery of first-class, clean, and accurate content, making decisions that have an immediate impact on our national news file, clients, and overall newsroom performance.

About the role:

- Lead NewsWire’s 6am breaking news shift to shape the national news coverage from the start of the day.
- Coordinate morning coverage across priority rounds, including breaking news
- Assign reporters quickly and effectively
- Ensure seamless collaboration between reporters, editors, photographers and other departments to meet deadlines and produce engaging, informative content.
- Edit, publish, and move copy quickly while maintaining accuracy, fairness, and clear attribution.
- Write and refine headlines, intros, and urgent copy suitable for NewsWire clients.
- Uphold NewsWire’s editorial standards, legal obligations, and competitive edge in all published material.

Who are you?

- You have strong newsroom experience in breaking news editing, preferably within a wire service, national newsroom, or quick-paced digital operation.
- You have proven experience assigning reporters and running a live news desk under pressure.
- You have robust editing skills with the ability to turn around clean, accurate, online-ready copy at speed.
- You hold a sound understanding of Australian media law, including defamation, contempt, court restrictions, and reporting risks.




- You are a strong communicator with a direct, constructive editing style who can effectively get the best out of a team on a busy shift.
- You are calm, decisive, highly organised, and fast-thinking, remaining competitive without ever sacrificing accuracy.
- You operate with a strong sense of urgency and accountability.
- You are deeply invested in building a positive, high-performing newsroom culture within a dynamic team.

Why News Corp Australia

Join a culture where innovation is our operating rhythm. You’ll work on a diverse portfolio of Australia’s most loved brands and play a pivotal role in leading the technological shift in how we create commercial content. Our vibrant, hybrid work environment and dynamic, values-driven culture empowers you to push boundaries, collaborate as one unified team, and make a positive, measurable impact for all Australians.

News Extras Benefits is a commitment to our people for their valued contribution to News, our audiences, clients and communities.

Our benefits include:

- Exclusively ours - Access to publications and products from across the News Corp family
- Perks & discounts - Exclusive offers across a range of products and services that deliver genuine 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)
- Time off - News offers a range of leave options to support your personal needs and moments that matter in life: Parental leave, Birthday leave, Volunteer leave, Career break and Compassionate leave.
- Financial wellbeing - Support on making the most of your money

In addition to our perks and benefits, employees have access to a number of initiatives and programs that support their wellbeing and professional growth, such as:

- Helping you grow - Access tailored development opportunities, including leadership programs, to cultivate your skills and support your career
- Giving back - Make a difference to our communities through volunteer opportunities and company-organised charity drives
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📌 News Editor NewsWire (Sydney)
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