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 for a deputy head of multimedia to help lead Guardian Australia's multimedia department, fostering an experimental culture to ensure it stays ahead of market trends and remains at the cutting edge of audio, video and social media journalism.This role is being offered on a full-time, permanent basis, with early starts or late finishes.
This role is open to candidates based in both Sydney and Melbourne.In this role you will...Manage the production and oversight of audio, video and off-platform content to ensure it meets editorial goals, standards, objectives and purpose.Stay across developments in video, audio and off-platform storytelling and innovate to find and engage new audiences.Manage the planning, development and execution of content across platforms, including budget considerations.Liaise with UK and US audio, video and off-platform teams to make sure Guardian Australia is benefitting from their work and innovation, and is reaching global audiences where appropriate.Provide team leadership, strategic direction and management to executive producers, producers and hosts.With the head of multimedia, manage video and off-platform teams, including day-to-day editorial tasks.You'll bring....
Knowledge and experienceAt least 8 years of experience editing in a national newsroom, including multimedia reporting and editingProven experience in managing staff,



news editing and editorial decision makingAble to commission compelling and accurate stories to tight deadlinesWide knowledge of and interest in news and current affairs, domestically and internationallyProven experience in multimedia production and commissioningExcellent knowledge of Australian media lawExcellent knowledge social media platforms and how to effectively use them to boost reputation and engagementExpert understanding of the evolving ways people consume news video and audio on and off platformTrack record in journalism innovationExcellent team leadership skillsExperience mentoring and developing talentFamiliarity with the issues that prompt debate within Guardian Australia's readershipClear vision of the purpose, aims and values of Guardian AustraliaUnderstanding of the demands of a fast-moving news organisationAble to respond quickly to changing events and breaking newSkills / behavioursA passion for independent journalism and an understanding of our editorial code and valuesProactive self-starter and strong team playerExcellent interpersonal and management skillsAbility to work under pressure,



to prioritise and meet deadlinesImaginative and able to work independently as well as generate ideas and motivate othersHigh attention to detailGood organisation, planning and time-management skillsCollaborative team player who is also open to feedback, correction and is comfortable with performance accountabilityResilient and comfortable working under pressureWillingness to experiment with new ideas and formatsAbout working at Guardian Australia...Employee assistance program (EAP) to support employee wellbeingDedicated diversity and inclusion employee groups, action plans (including our Reconciliation Action Plan) and cultural competency trainingClosing date for applications: 17 November ****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 workplace where all employees feel respected.
#J-*****-Ljbffr

📌 Deputy Head Of Multimedia (Sydney)
🏢 Guardian Australia
📍 Sydney