News Editor NewsWire

News Corp Australia Sydney, AUS; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Publications access

Perks & discounts

Onsite gym

Parental leave

Job summary

News Corp Australia in Sydney seeks a sharp News Editor to lead the 6am breaking news shift for NewsWire. You will oversee fast, accurate coverage, assign reporters, and make quick editorial calls across metro, regional news, courts, crime, politics and finance.

You'll manage a busy desk under time pressure, ensure lawful, fair reporting, and uphold editorial standards while collaborating with editors, photographers and other departments to deliver first-class content for NewsWire clients.

Qualifications

• Strong newsroom experience in breaking news editing.
• Proven ability to assign reporters and manage a live news desk.
• Sound understanding of Australian media law and reporting risks.
• Calm, decisive, organised, and able to work under tight deadlines.
• Strong communication and collaboration across departments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the 6am breaking news shift and shape national coverage.
• Coordinate morning coverage across priority rounds including breaking news.
• Edit, publish, and move copy quickly with accuracy.
• Write headlines and urgent copy for NewsWire clients.
• Uphold editorial standards and legal obligations.

Skills

Newsroom editing

Breaking news

Editorial leadership

Assign reporters

Fast, accurate copy

Australian media law

Communication

Job description

News Corp Australia Sydney, AUS - Sydney NSW

Full time

2d ago , from News Corp Australia - Contract Positions

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 fast-paced digital operation.

You have proven experience assigning reporters and running a live news desk under pressure.

You have strong 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
• Workplace Inclusion and facilities - Engage with your passions through various employee-resource groups and accessibility to multi-faith quiet rooms & parents’ rooms

Who are we?

We are proud to be Australia’s leading media company. For over a century, News Corp Australia has been an integral part of Australian life, delivering the news and information Australians rely on daily. Telling the stories that matter drives every piece of journalism, campaign, project, and innovation.

With over 150 brands spanning news, sport, and lifestyle, we connect with 18 million Australians monthly - a testament to the trust we've built over generations. From text-based content to dynamic video, personalised apps, fantasy games, podcasts, and events, we continue to evolve to meet the changing needs of our audiences.

Our purpose inspires us, and our five values guide how we achieve it:

MAKE A DIFFERENCE - We are driven to create a positive, measurable impact.

BE PRINCIPLED - We uphold integrity, acting with honesty and purpose.

GET IT DONE - We are accountable for delivering high-quality outcomes.

PUSH BOUNDARIES - We are courageous, bold, and forward-thinking.

WORK AS A TEAM - We are one team, with many voices and diverse strengths. We are committed to telling the stories that matter, delivering value across every medium, moment, and minute Australians choose to spend with us.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Diversity strengthens our national teams and newsroom as we seek to tell stories that represent the communities of Australia. Our people make us unique, and so we are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability or gender identity. Applicants of diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply!

We are committed to ensuring an accessible and supportive recruitment process. If you require any adjustments or accommodations at any stage, please do not hesitate to let us know. In order for us to assist you, please ensure you include the role title you are applying for in the subject line. For more information regarding Diversity at NewsCorp Australia please visit www.newscorpaustralia.com/careers under the Diversity@News section.

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