Early Morning News Editor – Fast, Accurate Wire Coverage

News Corp Australia; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

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Job summary

News Corp Australia's NewsWire in Sydney is seeking a sharp News Editor to lead the 6am breaking news shift. You will set the agenda, drive fast, accurate coverage and coordinate reporters across metro, regional, courts, crime, politics and finance.

You will edit, publish and refine copy, write headlines, and maintain strict editorial standards for clients and internal stakeholders. You will manage a live news desk under pressure, guiding reporters and editors to meet tight deadlines with

Qualifications

• Strong newsroom experience in breaking news editing, preferably within a wire service, national newsroom, or fast-paced digital operation.
• Proven experience assigning reporters and running a live news desk under pressure.
• Strong editing skills with ability to turn around clean, online-ready copy at speed.
• Sound understanding of Australian media law, including defamation, contempt, court restrictions, and reporting risks.
• Strong communication with a direct editing style to get the best out of a team on a busy shift.
• Calm, decisive, highly organised, fast-thinking, and able to maintain a competitive edge without sacrificing accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Lead NewsWire’s 6am breaking news shift to shape national 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.
• 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 editorial standards, legal obligations, and competitive edge in all published material.

Job description

News Corp Australia's NewsWire in Sydney is seeking a sharp News Editor to lead the 6am breaking news shift. You will set the agenda, drive fast, accurate coverage and coordinate reporters across metro, regional, courts, crime, politics and finance.

You will edit, publish and refine copy, write headlines, and maintain strict editorial standards for clients and internal stakeholders. You will manage a live news desk under pressure, guiding reporters and editors to meet tight deadlines with