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Guardian News & Media
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Benefits
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Annual leave
Employee assistance program
Salary packaging
Paid volunteer leave
Full job description
Guardian Australia is part of Guardian News & Media (GNM), publisher of theguardian.com. As a leading global media organisation, we are renowned for our pioneering independent journalism and our award-winning digital products.
We are seeking an associate news editor to join our Newsdesk team to work alongside other desk editors, and be responsible for planning, editing and commissioning.
This role is being offered on a full-time, 18 month contract, working over a seven-day roster with early starts or late finishes, and is open to candidates based in Sydney or Melbourne.
In this role you will…
Help set Guardian Australia's news agenda by proposing considered, original and topical ideas for news and feature stories.
Work with other newsdesk editors in planning, editing and commissioning news and feature stories.
Edit copy, check headlines and ensure all legal issues are resolved prior to publication.
Work with and manage selected reporters, and deliver regular feedback.
Monitor news sources, e.g. wire services, news websites, social media and broadcast media for stories and issues which will provide distinctive stories for Guardian Australia.
Work with multimedia editors, picture desk and data team to deliver stories in the most accessible formats and with the best presentation.
You'll bring….
Knowledge and experience
Substantial experience editing national news, preferably digitally
Good grasp of national news and key state issues
Experience of managing reporters to develop ideas on a daily basis and guide career progression
Understanding of diversity and inclusion issues
Good understanding of Guardian values
Good understanding of media law
Skills / behaviours
Good writing, commissioning and editing skills
Good news judgment
Speed and accuracy, with high attention to detail
Good interpersonal skills; persuasive and decisive
Efficient team player who is flexible, resilient and adaptable
Willingness to adjust work hours or shift pattern at short notice when required
Confident, assertive and diplomatic
Open to challenge and correction
A passion for independent journalism and an understanding of our editorial code and values
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 Reconciliation Action Plan) and cultural competency training
Guardian digital subscription
For more information please view the full job description here.
This role is being offered on a full-time, 18 month contract, working over a seven-day roster with early starts or late finishes, and is open to candidates based in Sydney or Melbourne.
To apply for this position, please apply online and upload your résumé (maximum three pages) plus covering letter. In your covering letter please outline your motivation for applying for the role and why you think you are suitable.
Closing date for applications: 5 August 2026
If you have application questions or if you require an adjustment to be made during the recruitment process, please email [email protected]
GNM Australia Limited (Guardian Australia) is proud to be a fair and ethical employer. Australian editorial minimum rates of pay by band and grade are outlined in the Journalists (GNM Australia Pty Ltd) Enterprise Agreement 2024 for roles that fall under its coverage.
We 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 ****** 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.
We value honesty in your application.
AI generated content must not be presented as your own work. Please review our guidance on the use of AI in your application here.
Job Number
1282
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Business Area
Editorial
Employment Type
Full time
Benefits
Learning and development
We invest in the growth and development of our colleagues to ensure our staff can reach their maximum potential.
Workplace giving
Guardian Australia’s workplace giving programme encourages staff to support eligible charities through fortnightly payroll donations.
Annual leave purchase scheme
This scheme allows eligible employees to purchase up to five additional days of annual leave on top of their entitlement.
Volunteering
Guardian Australia is committed to community engagement and supports employees to do one day of paid volunteer leave per year.
Salary sacrifice
Staff may elect to make additional personal contributions to their superannuation through voluntary salary sacrifice from their pre-tax salary.
Pulled from the full job description
Annual leave
Employee assistance program
Salary packaging
Paid volunteer leave
Full job description
Guardian Australia is part of Guardian News & Media (GNM), publisher of theguardian.com. As a leading global media organisation, we are renowned for our pioneering independent journalism and our award-winning digital products.
We are seeking an associate news editor to join our Newsdesk team to work alongside other desk editors, and be responsible for planning, editing and commissioning.
This role is being offered on a full-time, 18 month contract, working over a seven-day roster with early starts or late finishes, and is open to candidates based in Sydney or Melbourne.
In this role you will…
Help set Guardian Australia's news agenda by proposing considered, original and topical ideas for news and feature stories.
Work with other newsdesk editors in planning, editing and commissioning news and feature stories.
Edit copy, check headlines and ensure all legal issues are resolved prior to publication.
Work with and manage selected reporters, and deliver regular feedback.
Monitor news sources, e.g. wire services, news websites, social media and broadcast media for stories and issues which will provide distinctive stories for Guardian Australia.
Work with multimedia editors, picture desk and data team to deliver stories in the most accessible formats and with the best presentation.
You'll bring….
Knowledge and experience
Substantial experience editing national news, preferably digitally
Good grasp of national news and key state issues
Experience of managing reporters to develop ideas on a daily basis and guide career progression
Understanding of diversity and inclusion issues
Good understanding of Guardian values
Good understanding of media law
Skills / behaviours
Good writing, commissioning and editing skills
Good news judgment
Speed and accuracy, with high attention to detail
Good interpersonal skills; persuasive and decisive
Efficient team player who is flexible, resilient and adaptable
Willingness to adjust work hours or shift pattern at short notice when required
Confident, assertive and diplomatic
Open to challenge and correction
A passion for independent journalism and an understanding of our editorial code and values
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 Reconciliation Action Plan) and cultural competency training
Guardian digital subscription
For more information please view the full job description here.
This role is being offered on a full-time, 18 month contract, working over a seven-day roster with early starts or late finishes, and is open to candidates based in Sydney or Melbourne.
To apply for this position, please apply online and upload your résumé (maximum three pages) plus covering letter. In your covering letter please outline your motivation for applying for the role and why you think you are suitable.
Closing date for applications: 5 August 2026
If you have application questions or if you require an adjustment to be made during the recruitment process, please email [email protected]
GNM Australia Limited (Guardian Australia) is proud to be a fair and ethical employer. Australian editorial minimum rates of pay by band and grade are outlined in the Journalists (GNM Australia Pty Ltd) Enterprise Agreement 2024 for roles that fall under its coverage.
We 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 ****** 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.
We value honesty in your application.
AI generated content must not be presented as your own work. Please review our guidance on the use of AI in your application here.
Job Number
1282
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Business Area
Editorial
Employment Type
Full time
Benefits
Learning and development
We invest in the growth and development of our colleagues to ensure our staff can reach their maximum potential.
Workplace giving
Guardian Australia’s workplace giving programme encourages staff to support eligible charities through fortnightly payroll donations.
Annual leave purchase scheme
This scheme allows eligible employees to purchase up to five additional days of annual leave on top of their entitlement.
Volunteering
Guardian Australia is committed to community engagement and supports employees to do one day of paid volunteer leave per year.
Salary sacrifice
Staff may elect to make additional personal contributions to their superannuation through voluntary salary sacrifice from their pre-tax salary.
