Video News Editor

Nine is Australia’s largest locally owned media company – the home of Australia’s most trusted and loved brands spanning News, Sport, Lifestyle, and Entertainment. We pride ourselves on creating the best content, accessed by consumers when and how they want – across Publishing, Broadcasting and Digital.

Nine’s assets include the 9Network, major mastheads such as The Sydney Morning Herald, The Age and The Australian Financial Review, radio stations 2GB, 3AW, 4BC and 6PR, digital properties such as nine.com.au, 9Now, 9Honey, Pedestrian.TV, Drive, subscription video platform Stan and a majority investment in Domain Group.

Our Purpose: We shape culture by sparking conversations, challenging perspectives, and entertaining our communities.

We bring people together by celebrating the big occasions and connecting the everyday moments. Australia belongs here. We bring our purpose to life via three shared values: We walk the talk, turn over every stone and keep it human.

News Editors are an integral part of the Nine News production team. We are looking for candidates that want to thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced workplace, who can work well in both a team environment and autonomously. The role collaborates with producers and reporters to create high-calibre content across multiple news programs. News Editors are creative, have excellent attention to detail and technical accuracy. News is a 24/7 business and candidates must be available to work a 7 day rotating roster. This role will be based in the office full time. 

Day to day includes but won’t be limited to: 

• Editing material for Nine News broadcasts, including voice overs, grabs, overlay, and news packages as directed by the News Edit Shift Leader.
• Occasionally edit feature-style packages for various news and current affairs programs, including online content.
• Occasionally engage in production editing for Today Show and Today Extra.
• Maintain availability for a 24/7 roster, accommodating early starts and late finishes.
• Compile vision for archive and ensure timely delivery of edited material.
• Promptly escalate potential technical issues to the Supervisor and/or engineering.
• Prioritise punctuality, attention to detail, and accuracy.
• Thrive in both quiet and busy periods, contributing to collaborative teamwork while working autonomously.
• Demonstrate effective communication and interpersonal skills, fostering positive relationships in a team environment.

Essential: 

• Tertiary qualifications in media, TV production, and/or communications.
• General knowledge of editing software, with a bonus for proficiency in AVID Media Composer.
• Strong technical knowledge of media file formats and compression codecs.
• Excellent positive attitude with a career-oriented mindset in television broadcasting.
• Dedication, professionalism, positivity, flexibility, and a proactive "can-do" attitude.

Desirable: 

• Experience in a live television broadcast environment.
• Familiarity with computer networking and file-based delivery systems.
• Keen interest in news, sport, and current affairs.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:

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.