Job Description:Guardian Australia is part of Guardian News & Media (GNM), publisher of As a leading global media organisation, we are renowned for our pioneering independent journalism and our award-winning digital products.The
Live news editor, evenings, is responsible for overseeing the Guardian Australia site until the day's content is complete, and for general planning, editing and commissioning alongside other desk editors.
In this role you will…- Help set Guardian Australia's news agenda by planning, editing and commissioning breaking news stories for the site
- Take responsibility for the editorial direction and appearance of website in the late afternoon and evenings, ensuring stories are displayed effectively and imaginatively including headlines, pictures and "sells"
- Direct tone, content and direction of live blog until closed, including headlines, length of posts, resolving all legals before publication
- Edit late breaking news and prepare stories to launch early in the morning, including communicating overnight priorities with London at handover
- Send alerts and commission breaking news/video content as warranted, and monitor trending search terms, news sources, wires, websites, social media
- Work closely with audience/SEO and fronts editors to maximise traffic, including for Apple news
- Suggest explainers/analysis as required; ensure atoms are linked in stories, videos are used to maximum effect
- Edit copy, check headlines and ensure all potential legal issues resolved prior to publishing
- Write an accurate, detailed evening handover to ensure overnight and morning teams have everything they need
- Deliver feedback to reporters and accept feedback from senior editors.
You'll bring….
- A passion for independent journalism and an understanding of our editorial code and values
Knowledge and experience- Good grasp of national and international news
- Experience of working in a fast changing and high-pressure environment, preferably on a news website
- Understanding of the unique time pressures involved in digital journalism
- Knowledge/awareness of the demands of digital platforms
- Good understanding of digital journalism
- Significant journalistic experience
- Good understanding of Guardian values
- Good understanding of media law
Skills / behaviours
- Good writing, commissioning and editing skills
- Good news judgment
- Self-sufficient and able to work independently
- Speed and accuracy, with high attention to detail
- Good interpersonal skills
- Persuasive with ability to influence
- Decisive team player
- Diplomatic, confident and assertive
- Enthusiastic and proactive
- Willing to embrace change, show initiative and open to feedback
About working at Guardian Australia…
- Hybrid working
- Employee assistance program (EAP) to support employee wellbeing
- Paid volunteer leave
- Dedicated diversity and inclusion employee groups, action plans (including our
) and cultural competency training * Guardian digital subscriptionFor more information please view the full job descriptionThis role is being offered on a full-time, permanent basis. Location - Sydney or Melbourne based.To apply for this position, please apply online and upload your résumé (maximum three pages) plus covering letter as one document. In your covering letter please outline your motivation for applying for the role and why you think you are suitable.Closing date for applications: Tuesday 2 April 2024If you have application questions of if you require an adjustment to be made during the recruitment process, please email australia.hr@theguardian.comWe believe that our role in the Australian media is to give a voice to the most marginalised people in society and value and respect all differences in all people - including people of colour, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from different social classes, people with diverse gender and sexual identities, and people with disabilities (seen and unseen). We believe that these communities must be centred in the work we do, bringing a new perspective and a diversity of thought. We also encourage flexible working and aim to create a work environment where all employees feel respected.
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