Digital News Producer

What's the role?

News24, recently rebranded from Sky News Australia, is owned by News Corp Australia. 

At News24, we are committed to delivering fast, accurate, and compelling coverage of the events that matter most to our audience. Based in our dynamic Surry Hills newsroom, our team operates at the cutting edge of breaking news, Australian politics, and global affairs.

The Digital News Producer role would suit someone who is entrenched in political, domestic, and world news and who has the ability to multi-task to ensure News24 is breaking news stories across the significant and high-reaching suite of platforms that the role is responsible publishing content to.

We are looking for someone who is digitally savvy, can produce clean, concise copy, and who is passionate about video being an ideal way to consume engaging online news.

 

About the role:

• Understands the immediacy of the digital and television news environments and how best to leverage broadcast content for digital assets
• Be able to identify newsworthy opinion and interview content from our television channels and ensure this is delivered to our online audience quickly and accurately to drive this content into the news cycle
• Has a keen and broad news sense, being able to understand which stories which will travel well with an online audience and quickly convert broadcast content into digital-ready video for online and social media, leveraging all of the platforms at their disposal to turn a News24 interview or exclusive into a national news story
• A news-junkie, obsessed with current affairs and politics - and has a strong understanding of the current global landscape and national issues
• The candidate is able to take initiative and work autonomously, as well as take direction on priorities and editorial style, closely following network guidelines on style
• This is a studio-based role which does not require advanced video editing skills, but does require strong writing skills to create headlines and articles relevant to clips which originate from TV broadcasts
• While experience in a fast-paced newsroom or video based media company is advantageous, the most important attribute is a keen interest in high quality journalism and the drive to grow News24 output in terms of quantity and quality 

The News24 newsroom is in operation 24 hours a day, and all members of the team are required to be available for flexible hours, including irregular hours and unpredictable shifts, driven by news demands with regular weekend work.

Who are you?

• Entry level position suited to a recent journalism graduate
• Ability to work effectively during early mornings and late nights  
• Ability to navigate complicated political discussions and apply critical thinking to headlines and articles 
• A positive attitude with enthusiasm for sharing ideas and learning new skills
• Ability to work unsupervised, to tight deadlines and under pressure, which includes rotating rosters and weekend work
• Excellent time management and organisational skills
• Experience in a busy newsroom environment is encouraged but not essential

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.

News Extras Benefits is a commitment to our people for their valued contribution to News, our audiences, clients and communities.

Our benefits include:

• Exclusively ours - Access to publications and products from across the News Corp family

• Perks & discounts - Exclusive offers across a range of products and services that deliver genuine cost savings and benefits

• Health & wellbeing - Advice, support and facilities for healthy minds and bodies (including an onsite gym at our Adelaide, Brisbane & Sydney offices)

• Time off - News offers a range of leave options to support your personal needs and moments that matter in life: Parental leave, Birthday leave, Volunteer leave, Career break and Compassionate leave.

• Financial wellbeing - Support on making the most of your money

In addition to our perks and benefits, employees have access to a number of initiatives and programs that support their wellbeing and professional growth, such as:

• Helping you grow - Access tailored development opportunities, including leadership programs, to cultivate your skills and support your career

• Giving back - Make a difference to our communities through volunteer opportunities and company-organised charity drives

• Workplace Inclusion and facilities – Engage with your passions through various employee-resource groups and accessibility to multi-faith quiet rooms & parents’ rooms

Who are we?

News24 (formerly Sky News Australia) - Australia’s first live 24-hour news channel - is the home of Australia’s top rating opinion shows, award-winning political coverage, live breaking news, sport and weather, expert business insights and groundbreaking documentaries.

Bringing a unique Australian perspective to the world, News24 champions open discussion and presents a broad range of perspectives on the issues that matter most.

Delivering real news and honest views, it reflects the many voices of Australia and provides space for all sides of every debate to help inform decisions.

The multi-platform network reaches more than 11.3 million Australians each month across broadcast and digital platforms. It is the number one non-sport channel on national subscription television service Foxtel and the country’s most engaging digital news brand.

News24’s unrivalled 24-hour multi-platform news service is owned and operated by Australian News Channel Pty Ltd (ANC). ANC is owned by News Corp Australia, a subsidiary of News Corp.

ANC operates and distributes News24 branded broadcast and streaming services including News24, News24 Weather, News24 World, News24 Regional, News24 Now and News24 in New Zealand, as well as FOX SPORTS News in Australia. ANC also operates an expansive digital network including leading news site News24.com.au and digital radio channel News24 Radio.

News24 has a national presence with its headquarters operating out of Sydney and interstate bureaus in Canberra’s Parliament House, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, the Gold Coast, Adelaide, Darwin and Hobart. It also has international bureaus in the United States (Washington DC), Asia (Taiwan) and New Zealand (Wellington).

What’s next?

Apply now or for more information on careers at News24

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!

We are committed to ensuring an accessible and supportive recruitment process. If you require any adjustments or accommodations at any stage, please do not hesitate to let us know here. In order for us to assist you, please ensure you include the role title you are applying for in the subject line. For more information regarding Diversity at NewsCorp Australia please visit www.newscorpaustralia.com/careers under the Diversity@News section.

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