News Editor (PM)

Stan.; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Hybrid work

Career development

Job summary

Nine’s Sydney Morning Herald seeks a senior editor to drive afternoon and evening coverage across digital and print. You will oversee late-breaking stories, manage PM news operations and curate high-impact content that engages key audiences.

Responsibilities include commissioning, editing, directing reporters, and maintaining rigorous fact-checking and copy-editing standards while aligning online and print coverage with core editorial priorities.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a senior editor or topic editor with staff management.
• Strong editorial judgment, copy-editing, and storytelling skills.
• Fluent across digital formats, print publishing, and audience analytics.

Responsibilities

• Drive afternoon and evening coverage for The Sydney Morning Herald across digital and print.
• Oversee late-breaking stories, manage evening news operations and curations.
• Direct reporters, sign off on page content, and ensure editorial standards.

Skills

News editing leadership

Copy-editing

Digital platforms

Analytics tools

Time management

Tools

CMS platforms

Analytics tools

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’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.