Nine is Australia’s largest locally owned media company. We are home to premium, trusted news, sport and entertainment. Nine's assets span free-to-air television, free and paid streaming, publishing and digital audio, and digital outdoor and retail media. Our content reaches almost every Australian - meaning what we do has real impact. We bring people together, celebrate the big moments, and capture the everyday ones. As our iconic and emerging brands continue to evolve, we offer unique opportunities for you to bring fresh ideas, innovate, and make your mark on the future of Australian media.
As Australia’s most widely read masthead and number one news brand, Sydney Morning Herald is proudly committed to fearless, independent, and accurate journalism. Reaching millions each month across print and digital platforms, our newsroom offers unparalleled opportunities to contribute to a storied legacy, shape national conversations, and drive impact in the media industry.
Job Description
The Sydney Morning Herald is seeking highly motivated digital news producers and sharp-eyed sub-editors to help drive our digital-first newsroom. Working at the heart of the Herald’s fast-paced publishing desk, you will provide the final polish and presentation for Australia's market-leading journalism. Whether you are cutting through the noise as news breaks or crafting the presentation of a long-form feature, your mission is to present our stories to audiences in the most compelling way possible.
These roles (two full-time and one permanent part-time) span a dynamic roster across mornings, afternoons, evenings and weekends.
Day-to-day your role will include:
Quality control: Rigorously review and edit stories in our CMS, applying an intense focus on factual accuracy, grammar, syntax, and tight deadlines.
Audience engagement: Craft highly engaging, SEO-optimised headlines, write-offs, and captions that command attention and drive readership.
Digital enhancement: Elevate storytelling by expertly sourcing and integrating high-impact photographs, video, interactive graphics and multimedia assets.
Collaboration: Work closely with reporters, topic editors, content directors and your fellow producers.
Live coverage: Produce and edit live blogs, ensuring real-time copy is dynamic, engaging, and error-free.
Data-driven strategy: Leverage digital publishing analytics to understand audience behavior and continuously optimise story presentation.
What you’ll bring:
Proven experience in sub-editing and digital production for online publishing, and an eagerness to master new skills in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.
Exceptional command of the English language, grammar and syntax.
Flawless news judgment and an acute awareness of The Sydney Morning Herald brand and audience expectations.
Ability to work with speed and precision under the pressure of rolling deadlines.
A broad intellectual curiosity, ready to tackle topics spanning breaking news, sport, business, lifestyle and features.
Solid understanding of media law, specifically defamation and legal best practices.
An adaptable mindset with an eagerness to master new skills in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.
Desirable:
Demonstrated experience curating and editing the homepage for a major, high-traffic news masthead.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to make rapid, informed editorial decisions based on real-time traffic data.
Proven leadership capabilities in a breaking news environment, with experience directing reporters and managing desk priorities under pressure.
Additional Information
How we work
At Nine, our flexible work options vary by role and team. Depending on the position, this may include flexible hours, hybrid work, or part-time arrangements. We welcome discussing your flexibility needs during the hiring process - just ask the Talent Acquisition team.
Our employee benefits include:
Nine offers a variety of benefits and perks to support you. Learn more about our full benefits offering here: https://ninecareers.com.au/benefits-and-how-we-work/
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
We're committed to a safe, respectful and inclusive Nine. From day one, you'll be encouraged to bring your whole self to work and will be supported to perform at your best.
We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, and of all ages, genders, nationalities, backgrounds and cultures as we recognise the importance and value of diverse perspectives. Should you require any adjustments to the recruitment process, please advise us when you apply.
Work rights: Please note to apply for this role you must already have the right to lawfully work and live in Australia.
Skills Required
- Proven experience in sub-editing and digital production for online publishing
- Exceptional command of English language, grammar, and syntax
- Strong news judgment and awareness of audience and brand expectations
- Ability to work quickly and accurately under rolling deadlines
- Broad intellectual curiosity across news, sport, business, lifestyle, and features
- Understanding of media law, including defamation and legal best practices
- Adaptability and eagerness to learn new digital publishing skills
- Experience curating and editing the homepage for a major, high-traffic news masthead
- Strong analytical skills for making editorial decisions using real-time traffic data
- Leadership experience in breaking news, including directing reporters and managing desk priorities
- Existing legal right to work and live in Australia
What We Do
Nine is Australia's largest locally owned media company, operating across television, video-on-demand, print, digital and outdoor media. It creates and curates news, business, finance, lifestyle, entertainment and sports content for audiences across broadcast, online and subscription platforms. Its portfolio includes the 9Network, major Australian newspapers, nine.com.au, Drive, streaming service Stan and digital-out-of-home advertising business QMS, while connecting brands with consumers through integrated media solutions.
