News Producer - Sunrise

Seven; Sydney; Vor Ort; AUD 70.000 - 110.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Seven West Media, based in Sydney, is seeking an Overnight News Producer for Sunrise to join the team that breaks news every morning—fast, accurate, and audience-focussed.

Based in Sydney, you will report to the Director of News and coordinate with reporters, camera crews and producers across Australia and overseas to deliver compelling breakfast coverage. This fast-paced role requires sharp news judgement and excellent writing under pressure.

Qualifikationen

• Proven experience as a producer or reporter.
• Excellent news judgement and a sharp eye for what matters to breakfast audiences.
• Strong writing skills: clear, punchy, accurate under pressure.
• Ability to work unsupervised and stay composed on deadline.
• Willingness to work overnight shifts, including public holidays and weekends.

Aufgaben

• Coordinate coverage with reporters, camera crews and producers across Australia and overseas.
• Monitor trusted news sources, breaking news and social media through the night, flagging and chasing stories as they develop.
• Write and produce news segments for broadcast.
• Shape the running order with producers and presenters as the show goes to air.
• Ensure all content meets editorial standards, accuracy and legal requirements.
• Respond calmly and quickly when major stories break overnight.

Kenntnisse

Producer experience

News judgement

Writing skills

Work autonomy

Overnight shifts

Passion for news

Jobbeschreibung

Seven West Media merged with Southern Cross Media Group (ASX: SXL) in January 2026 to create one of Australia’s most prominent media companies, with a market-leading presence across television, audio, publishing and digital.

Seven West owns some of Australia’s most renowned media businesses and platforms, including the Seven Network and its affiliate channels 7two, 7mate, 7flix and 7Bravo; 7plus; 7NEWS.com.au; LiSTNR; the Hit and Triple M radio networks; The Nightly; The West Australian; The Sunday Times; and PerthNow.

A day in the life…

Sunrise is Australia's #1 breakfast program, and the overnight production team is where the show comes together before the sun's even up. We're looking for an Overnight News Producer to join the team that breaks news every morning — fast, accurate, and audience-focussed.

Based in Sydney, reporting directly to the Director of News.

What you'll do:

• Liaise with our reporters, camera crews and producers around Australia and overseas to coordinate coverage
• Monitor trusted news sources, breaking news and social media through the night, flagging and chasing stories as they develop
• Write and produce news segments for broadcast
• Work closely with producers and presenters to shape the running order as the show goes to air
• Ensure all content meets editorial standards, accuracy and legal requirements
• Respond calmly and quickly when major stories break overnight

What will you need

You’re a professional, proactive, and detail-oriented individual who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. You’ll also bring:

• Proven experience as a producer or reporter
• Excellent news judgement and a sharp eye for what's important to a breakfast audience
• Strong writing skills — clear, punchy and accurate under pressure
• Ability to work unsupervised, make fast decisions and stay composed on deadline
• Willingness to work overnight shifts, including public holidays and occasional weekends
• A genuine passion for news and live television

• Be part of the team behind Australia's most-watched breakfast show
• Work at the heart of a fast-paced, high-profile newsroom
• Genuine career pathways within Seven's news and public affairs division
• Supportive, experienced team culture

From employee advocacy groups to our Reconciliation Action Plan and gender equality certification, we’re proud to lead the way in building an authentic, inclusive workplace.

Seven is proud to be the first media company in Australia to receive the WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality certification and is a proud partner of UN Women.

Resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.