6am Break News Editor - Lead Fast, Accurate Coverage

News Corp; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

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Job summary

NewsWire is seeking a sharp, decisive News Editor in Sydney to lead the 6am breaking news shift. You will oversee early-morning coverage, set the agenda, and drive fast, accurate reporting across metro, regional news, courts, crime, politics, and finance.

You’ll manage reporters and collaborate with editors, photographers, and other departments to ensure timely, accurate, and attribution-rich content for NewsWire clients, maintaining NewsCorp Australia’s newsroom standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in breaking news editing, preferably in a wire service or fast-paced newsroom.
• Strong editing skills to produce clean, online-ready copy under time pressure.
• Knowledge of Australian media law, including defamation and court restrictions.

Responsibilities

• Edit, publish, and move copy quickly while upholding accuracy and attribution.
• Lead the 6am breaking news shift and shape national coverage.
• Assign reporters and coordinate across desks to meet deadlines.
• Uphold editorial standards and ensure fair, accurate reporting for clients.

Skills

Breaking news editing

Editorial decision-making

People management

Newsroom leadership

Legal knowledge

Job description

NewsWire is seeking a sharp, decisive News Editor in Sydney to lead the 6am breaking news shift. You will oversee early-morning coverage, set the agenda, and drive fast, accurate reporting across metro, regional news, courts, crime, politics, and finance.

You’ll manage reporters and collaborate with editors, photographers, and other departments to ensure timely, accurate, and attribution-rich content for NewsWire clients, maintaining NewsCorp Australia’s newsroom standards.