News Producer

Paramount; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Paramount ANZ in Sydney is seeking a seasoned News Producer for 10 News. You will write, produce and edit stories, manage the bulletin from concept to air, and deliver content for digital and social channels.

You’ll contribute to editorial decisions and ensure tight timing and accuracy across multiple deadlines. Ideal candidates have 3+ years in a newsroom, a Journalism degree, strong writing and communication skills, and experience in control room and line-up operations.

Qualifications

• You are a news junky, across the issues that are important to our audience.
• 3+ years of newsroom experience.
• Degree or college education in Journalism.
• Strong communication and writing skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure and to multiple deadlines.
• Control room and Line-Up experience.
• Availability to work weekends and early/late shifts.
• Video editing skills.

Responsibilities

• Write and produce news stories and manage the bulletin from concept to air.
• Produce news content for digital and social channels.
• Contribute to editorial decisions by pitching relevant stories.
• Oversee a dynamic bulletin, including scripts, graphics and on-air timing.
• Meet multiple daily deadlines while maintaining accuracy and pace.

Skills

Newsroom experience

Writing

Video editing

Story pitching

Multitasking

Education

Journalism degree

Tools

Video editing software

Job description

Storytelling is, and will always be, the heart of what we do at Skydance.

Our vision is to build a thriving entertainment ecosystem where stories and worlds are imagined, brought to life and experienced. We create for every age and audience, anchored by the strength of our content and experiences and the depth of our connection with fans. We are creator‑first, audience‑focused, tech‑forward, globally scaled.

Here, you’ll work with talented teams that move fast, think boldly and collaborate with purpose to deliver results. We aim high, champion the best ideas and win together, earning the trust of our employees, creators, partners and audiences every day. If you’re energized by the opportunity to help build the next‑generation global media and entertainment company powered by creativity and technology, we’d be thrilled to welcome you aboard. LET’S GO!

In Australia, we deliver premium content on any screen, anytime, anywhere, via an enhanced viewing ecosystem. We pride ourselves on creating content that gets people talking and you can watch and stream for free on 10, 10 Drama, 10 Comedy and Nickelodeon, plus a vast array of Free Ad‑Supported Streaming TV (FAST channels) as well as our subscription video on demand service Paramount+.

10 News now has an opportunity available for an experienced News Producer to join our newsroom in Sydney (Pyrmont). This is a permanent full‑time role.

Enough about us! What you’ll do as a News Producer:

As a Producer at 10 News you’ll be a valued member of our newsroom team. You will have control room and lineup skills, with the ability to write and produce news stories. Your multitasking abilities will help ensure 10 News productions go to air accurately and smoothly.

Functions will also include:

• Actively contribute to editorial decisions, finding and pitching stories that are relevant to our viewers
• Story writing, producing and editing
• Produce news content for digital and social channels
• Producing a dynamic bulletin, including story development, script approvals, graphics and animations from inception of ideas to on‑air
• Manage time pressures and be able to meet multiple daily deadlines

What are we looking for in a News Producer? What’s important?

• You are a news junky, across the issues that are important to our audience
• 3+ years of newsroom experience.
• Degree or college education in Journalism
• Strong communication and writing skills
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure and to multiple deadlines
• Control room and Line‑Up experience
• Availability to work weekends and early/late shifts
• Video editing skills

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We embrace differences and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds regardless of factors such as race, colour, sex, language, religion, political or other opinion, national or social origin, property or birth.

These grounds also include age, nationality, marital status, disability, place of residence and sexual orientation.

We’re honoured to have been named on Diversity Council Australia’s annual list of Inclusive Employers in 2023-24 and 2024-25.

This acknowledgement highlights our commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued and supported.

Paramount ANZ acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as Australia's original storytellers and the first peoples of the lands where we create, broadcast and connect. We pay our respects to their timeless stories that continue to shape Country and culture.