News Editor (PM)

The Sydney Morning Herald; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work options

Flexible hours

Job summary

The Sydney Morning Herald is seeking a senior editorial leader to drive afternoon and evening coverage, overseeing late-breaking stories and PM news across digital and print platforms. You will manage evening reporters, curate high-impact content, and ensure editorial excellence under tight deadlines.

You'll lead with strong editorial judgment, collaborate with wider teams, and use audience insights to grow reach and engagement in a fast-paced newsroom environment.

Qualifications

• Experience as a news editor or topic editor with reporter management.
• Strong editorial judgement and copy-editing skills.
• Proficiency across digital and print publishing platforms.
• Ability to use audience insights to drive reach.
• Excellent organisational and deadline management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee late-breaking stories and PM news coverage.
• Direct evening reporters and lead news conferences.
• Ensure accuracy through fact-checking and legal checks.
• Coordinate cross-platform coverage across online and print.
• Sign off on page 1 content and homepage updates.

Skills

News editing

Editorial judgement

Copy editing

Team leadership

Deadline driven

Analytics tools

Tools

CMS platforms

Audience analytics

Job description

Nine is Australia’s largest locally owned media company. We are home to premium, trusted news, sport and entertainment. Nine's assets span free-to-air television, free and paid streaming, publishing and digital audio, and digital outdoor and retail media. Our content reaches almost every Australian - meaning what we do has real impact. We bring people together, celebrate the big moments, and capture the everyday ones. As our iconic and emerging brands continue to evolve, we offer unique opportunities for you to bring fresh ideas, innovate, and make your mark on the future of Australian media.

As Australia’s most widely read masthead and number one news brand, Sydney Morning Herald is proudly committed to fearless, independent, and accurate journalism. Reaching millions each month across print and digital platforms, our newsroom offers unparalleled opportunities to contribute to a storied legacy, shape national conversations, and drive impact in the media industry.

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 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.