News Editor (PM)

Nine; North Sydney Council; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Hybrid work arrangements

Part-time arrangements

Job summary

Nine seeks a senior editor to drive afternoon and evening coverage for The Sydney Morning Herald, overseeing late-breaking stories and managing PM news operations across digital and print.

You will update live stories in real time, direct evening reporters, and ensure cohesive coverage across channels. The role emphasizes editorial judgment, strong copy-editing, and collaboration with wider media teams.

Qualifications

• Experience leading reporters and editors in a newsroom.
• Superior editorial judgment and storytelling ability.
• Proficient in copy-editing and fact-checking for high-stakes content.

Responsibilities

• Commission, assign and edit late-breaking stories for timely coverage.
• Direct evening reporters and lead PM news conferences as needed.
• Maintain editorial standards through fact-checking, legal checks and digital polish.
• Update live stories to reflect real-time developments across editions.
• Manage homepage editions to align with editorial priorities.
• Participate in print conferences and sign off on page 1 content.
• Ensure seamless coverage integration across online and print channels.

Skills

Editorial leadership

News editing

Copy-editing

Audience analytics

Cross-team collaboration

Time management

Digital publishing platforms

Tools

Analytics tools

Job description

Job Description

Reporting to the Head of News, you will drive afternoon and evening coverage for The Sydney Morning Herald, leading breaking news delivery across digital and print platforms. In this pivotal senior editorial role, you will oversee late-breaking stories, manage evening news operations and curate high-impact content that engages and grows key audiences.

Day to day you will:

• Commission, assign and edit late-breaking stories to ensure competitive, timely coverage.


• Direct evening reporters and lead PM news conferences as required.


• Maintain exceptional editorial standards through rigorous fact-checking, legal checks and digital polish.


• Update live stories continuously to reflect real-time developments across editions.


• Manage dynamic homepage editions to align with core editorial priorities.


• Participate in print conferences and sign off on page 1 content.


• Ensure seamless coverage integration across online and print channels.

What you'll bring:

• Prior experience as a news or topic editor, with a track record of managing reporters.


• Outstanding editorial judgment paired with sharp copy-editing and storytelling skills.


• Strong platform literacy across digital formats, print publishing, and analytics tools.


• Collaborative mindset with a proven ability to partner across wider media teams.


• Superior organisational and time-management skills tailored to fast-paced newsroom deadlines.


• Keen interest in using audience insights to drive reach and engagement.

Additional Information

How we work

At Nine, our flexible work options vary by role and team. Depending on the position, this may include flexible hours, hybrid work, or part-time arrangements. We welcome discussing your flexibility needs during the hiring process – just ask the Talent Acquisition team.

Our employee benefits include:

Nine offers a variety of benefits and perks to support you. Learn more about our full benefits offering here: https://ninecareers.com.au/benefits-and-how-we-work/

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

We're committed to a safe, respectful and inclusive Nine. From day one, you'll be encouraged to bring your whole self to work and will be supported to perform at your best.

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, and of all ages, genders, nationalities, backgrounds and cultures as we recognise the importance and value of diverse perspectives. Should you require any adjustments to the recruitment process, please advise us when you apply.

Work rights: Please note to apply for this role you must already have the right to lawfully work and live in Australia.