State Editor

WIN Television Network; Maroochydore; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EAP program

LIFT platform

Discounts on shopping, technology, gym

Novated leasing

Parental leave 16 weeks

Job summary

WIN Television Network is seeking an experienced State News Editor in Maroochydore to lead the regional newsroom and deliver high-quality daily news. The role reports to the State News Director and requires coordinating with journalists, camera operators and presenters to meet editorial standards.

Ideal candidates bring at least three years in a television newsroom, strong editorial judgment, and the ability to guide staff under tight deadlines while upholding Queensland media law and accuracy.

Qualifications

• At least three years' experience working in a television newsroom, preferably in a producing or editing capacity.
• Strong editorial judgement and ability to make sound decisions under pressure.
• Ability to lead, support and provide constructive advice to newsroom staff.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain daily news rundowns.
• Sub-edit reporter scripts to meet editorial and broadcast standards.
• Fact-check news content and bulletins prior to broadcast.
• Provide editorial guidance to Journalists and Camera Operators in the field.
• Coordinate newsroom and daily news production.
• Collaborate with State News Director, Presenters, Journalists and Camera Operators to meet deadlines.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to support News delivery.

Skills

Newsroom leadership

Editorial judgment

Time management

Stakeholder management

Attention to accuracy

Writing and editing

Job description

Job no: 493710
Work type: Full time
Location: Maroochydore
Departments: News

The WIN Television Network is Australia’s largest commercial television network, committed to providing first-class entertainment and news services to around eight million viewers across Australia. The WIN Network is a diverse media and entertainment group, with television at the core of our business and interests spanning radio, film and television production, telecommunications and specialist engineering.

About the role

Are you an experienced journalist or newsroom producer looking to take the next step in your career?

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and experienced State News Editor to join our team.

Reporting to the State News Director, the State News Editor will play a key role in the leadership and daily operation of the WIN Television newsroom. You will work closely with internal and external stakeholders to help deliver a high-quality and competitive regional news bulletin.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Preparing and maintaining daily news rundowns.
• Sub-editing reporter scripts and ensuring stories meet editorial and broadcast standards.
• Fact-checking news content and bulletins prior to broadcast.
• Providing editorial guidance and support to Journalists and Camera Operators in the field.
• Assisting with the coordination of the newsroom and daily news production.
• Working collaboratively with the State News Director, Presenters, Journalists and Camera Operators to achieve editorial outcomes and deadlines.
• Liaising with internal and external stakeholders as required to support the delivery of the News product.

This is a full-time, Monday to Friday position and can be based at any of our WIN Queensland News Bureaus.

About you

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A well-rounded knowledge and understanding of regional news.
• At least three years' experience working in a television newsroom, preferably in a producing or editing capacity.
• Strong editorial judgement and an ability to make sound decisions under pressure.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, support and provide constructive advice to newsroom staff.
• A strong understanding of Queensland media law and its application to television news.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building and stakeholder management skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail, particularly in relation to accuracy, fact-checking and editorial standards.
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Strong writing and editing skills.

What we can offer you

At the WIN Network, we value our employees and offer a diverse range of benefits, including:

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) providing health and wellbeing support for employees and their families.
• Access to LIFT, an engaging digital fitness platform offering live and on-demand workouts.
• Discounts on shopping, technology, gym memberships, hotels and holiday destinations through our EAP.
• Novated leasing and salary packaging options.
• 16 weeks of employer-funded paid parental leave for eligible primary carers and 3 weeks for eligible secondary carers, with superannuation contributions paid on top of employer-funded parental leave.

For further information about the role, or for a confidential discussion, please contact our People and Culture team at [e-mail]

The WIN Network reserves the right to commence and/or conclude the recruitment process for this position prior to the closing date of this advertisement.

All staff employed by the WIN Network must hold valid Australian working rights.

WIN Network is an equal opportunity employer.

Advertised: 08 Sep 2026 E. Australia Standard Time
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