News Editor NewsWire in Sydney

We are seeking a sharp, decisive News Editor to lead our 6am breaking news shift at NewsWire in Sydney. Reporting to the Editor, this role is central to our early-morning news publishing, setting the agenda and driving fast, accurate, and competitive coverage for an Australian wire service. You will work with a dynamic team to assign reporters, shape coverage, and make quick editorial calls across breaking metro and regional news, courts, crime, politics, and finance. By managing stakeholder relationships - including internal and external clients - you will ensure the delivery of first-class, clean, and accurate content, making decisions that have an immediate impact on our national news file, clients, and overall newsroom performance.

About the role:

• Lead NewsWire's 6am breaking news shift to shape the national news coverage from the start of the day.
• Coordinate morning coverage across priority rounds, including breaking news.
• Assign reporters quickly and effectively.
• Ensure seamless collaboration between reporters, editors, photographers and other departments to meet deadlines and produce engaging, informative content.
• Edit, publish, and move copy quickly while maintaining accuracy, fairness, and clear attribution.
• Write and refine headlines, intros, and urgent copy suitable for NewsWire clients.
• Uphold NewsWire's editorial standards, legal obligations, and competitive edge in all published material.

Who are you?

• You have strong newsroom experience in breaking news editing, preferably within a wire service, national newsroom, or fast-paced digital operation.
• You have proven experience assigning reporters and running a live news desk under pressure.
• You have strong editing skills with the ability to turn around clean, accurate, online-ready copy at speed.
• You hold a sound understanding of Australian media law, including defamation, contempt, court restrictions, and reporting risks.
• You are a strong communicator with a direct, constructive editing style who can effectively get the best out of a team on a busy shift.
• You are calm, decisive, highly organised, and fast-thinking, remaining competitive without ever sacrificing accuracy.
• You operate with a strong sense of urgency and accountability.
• You are deeply invested in building a positive, high-performing newsroom culture within a dynamic team.

Why News Corp Australia

Join a culture where innovation is our operating rhythm. You'll work on a diverse portfolio of Australia's most loved brands and play a pivotal role in leading the technological shift in how we create commercial content. Our vibrant, hybrid work environment and dynamic, values-driven culture empowers you to push boundaries, collaborate as one unified team, and make a positive, measurable impact for all Australians.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Diversity strengthens our national teams and newsroom as we seek to tell stories that represent the communities of Australia. Our people make us unique, and so we are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability or gender identity. Applicants of diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply!