Producer (Journalism)

TL;DR

Producer (Journalism): Managing the editorial production process for The Australian Financial Review with an accent on copy-editing, headline optimization, and digital content curation. Focus on enhancing news stories with multimedia elements, ensuring legal accuracy, and maintaining fast-paced publication schedules in a breaking-news environment.

Location: Must have the right to lawfully work and live in Australia. Role is based in North Sydney, with flexible/hybrid work options available.

Company

The Australian Financial Review is Australia's premier business and politics publication, delivering independent, agenda-setting journalism to a global-minded audience.

What you will do

• Sub-edit and polish copy, headlines, and write-offs to ensure perfect grammar, style, and legal accuracy.
• Enhance digital stories with photographs, videos, graphics, and multimedia elements to drive engagement.
• Craft engaging combinations of headlines, write-offs, and visuals to create compelling story packages.
• Collaborate with reporters and editors to rework copy and ensure all content meets strict deadlines.
• Sub-edit live blogs and social posts to maintain high-quality, error-free copy.
• Curate, edit, and schedule newsletters and manage homepage updates.

Requirements

• Must have the right to lawfully work and live in Australia.
• Previous experience in sub-editing and production within a professional online publishing environment.
• Excellent knowledge of English grammar and syntax.
• Technical proficiency in content management systems, SEO best practices, and digital analytics tools.
• Strong understanding of current affairs, business, markets, or politics.
• Sound legal judgement regarding defamation laws and ethical publishing standards.

Nice to have

• Experience with homepage editing, social media management, and live blogging.
• Background in print production for a newspaper or magazine.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements including hybrid options and flexible hours.
• Access to an employee exclusives program with unique experiences and perks.
• Digital newspaper subscription to mastheads.
• Commitment to an inclusive, respectful, and diverse workplace.