Address For nearly 170 years, The Age has published quality journalism on local, national and international issues. Through our website and newspapers, we are the dominant masthead in Victoria, covering issues across politics, sport, business and culture. We encourage a wide range of views in our opinion pages to reflect the key debates of our time. We remain in a stronger position than ever with 4.8 million readers consuming our journalism in print and online each month, making The Age Victoria’s most widely-read masthead.
Our team comprises hundreds of Australia’s best journalists, photographers, editors, sub editors and designers. We are passionate about what we do and we are always looking for ways to do it better. We embrace the rich history that comes with working for The Age whilst operating out of the most modern, advanced newsroom in the country.
Job Description
The Age is seeking an experienced production journalist to join the heart of the newsroom. The Digital Producer / Subeditor role involves subediting, rewriting copy, producing digital assets and publishing stories to subscribers across digital and print platforms.
You will be working in a modern Docklands office with a team of journalists, editors, designers and photographers, sharing and developing ideas to lift the presentation of The Age’s journalism.
Day to day you will:
Edit and produce stories for digital and print platforms
Select photographs, video and other multimedia content
Edit digital platforms
This is a full-time permanent position. The Age operates a 24/7 newsroom and this role may include early morning, evening and regular weekend shifts.
Qualifications
We need an energetic all-rounder who is up to date with Victorian, national and international news and current affairs. The role would suit someone who thrives in a breaking news environment working to tight deadlines.
What we would like to see:
Journalism and production experience in a digital environment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Understanding of media law, including defamation and contempt
Familiarity with analytics tools and SEO
Excellent grasp of national and international news
A keen news sense, attention to detail, sharp copy-editing skills and the ability to stay calm under pressure are essential.
Additional Information
At Nine, we are committed to fostering a workforce that embraces all aspects of diversity and inclusion and where practices are equitable to ensure our people experience a sense of belonging. From day one, you'll be encouraged to bring your whole self to work and will be supported to perform at your best. Should you require any adjustments to the recruitment process in order to equitably participate, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application.
We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, and of all ages, nationalities, backgrounds and cultures.
Disclaimer: We do not accept unsolicited agency resumes and are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
