Overnight News Producer for Breakfast TV

Seven Network; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Seven West Media in Sydney seeks an Overnight News Producer to join the breakfast news team, coordinating coverage with reporters and crews across Australia and overseas. You will write and produce segments, help shape the running order, and ensure content meets editorial standards for broadcast.

The role requires sharp news judgment, strong writing, and the ability to work unsupervised on tight deadlines, including overnights, public holidays and occasional weekends.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a producer or reporter.
• Excellent news judgement and an eye for what matters to breakfast audiences.
• Strong writing skills: clear, punchy and accurate under pressure.
• Ability to work unsupervised and make fast decisions on deadline.
• Willingness to work overnight shifts, holidays and occasional weekends.
• Genuine passion for news and live television.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with 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

Skills

Overnight news production

News judgement

Strong writing skills

Deadline driven

Unsupervised work

Overnight/weekend availability

Job description

Seven West Media in Sydney seeks an Overnight News Producer to join the breakfast news team, coordinating coverage with reporters and crews across Australia and overseas. You will write and produce segments, help shape the running order, and ensure content meets editorial standards for broadcast.

The role requires sharp news judgment, strong writing, and the ability to work unsupervised on tight deadlines, including overnights, public holidays and occasional weekends.