Remote Sub-Editor & Fact-Checker for Local News

News Corp Australia; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Remote work option

Career development opportunities

Competitive remuneration

Job summary

News Corp Australia is seeking a meticulous Verifier / Sub-Editor to join the National Editorial Innovation Team. You will verify, refine, and elevate copy for publication across the country’s largest news network, acting as the final gatekeeper to ensure accuracy, clarity and legal soundness.

You will work in a steady-paced, high-volume environment, collaborating with reporters and editors, based in NSW, VIC, SA or QLD with two days from home per week.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a reporter, sub-editor, or similar editorial role.
• Strong attention to detail and investigative approach.
• Ability to cut copy quickly while maintaining accuracy.
• Knowledge of Australian media law.
• Advanced English grammar and style.

Responsibilities

• Act as the final editorial checkpoint before publication, editing and rewriting copy for accuracy and integrity.
• Verify copy against source documents, with focus on local council materials.
• Make fast, decisive editorial cuts to shape concise, impactful stories.
• Maintain steady editorial workflow and quotas for story approvals.
• Ensure copy adheres to News Corp Australia style guidelines and defamation considerations.

Skills

Fact-checking

Copy editing

News judgement

Attention to detail

Job description

News Corp Australia is seeking a meticulous Verifier / Sub-Editor to join the National Editorial Innovation Team. You will verify, refine, and elevate copy for publication across the country’s largest news network, acting as the final gatekeeper to ensure accuracy, clarity and legal soundness.

You will work in a steady-paced, high-volume environment, collaborating with reporters and editors, based in NSW, VIC, SA or QLD with two days from home per week.