Job Description
What’s the role?
The Daily Telegraph’s news media platforms provide a snapshot of the brilliant, vibrant and pulsing metropolis of Sydney and News South Wales, reaching a total monthly cross-platform audience of 3.+7M readers. As a trusted news breaking brand, The Daily Telegraph is dedicated to delivering compelling news, sport, insightful analysis, and engaging stories that connect with subscribers. With a focus on quality journalism and a commitment to excellence, we pride ourselves on being the trusted source for news and information.
As we continue to innovate and grow, we are seeking an exceptional Chief of Staff to join our editorial leadership team.The Chief of Staff plays a critical leadership role in overseeing and guiding our team of reporters, setting the editorial agenda, and ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of the newsroom. This position requires a strategic thinker with excellent organisational and communication skills, a deep understanding of the news cycle, and a passion for producing high-impact journalism.
Key Responsibilities:
+ Lead the Newsroom: Direct and manage a team of reporters, editors, and journalists to ensure timely, accurate, and high-quality reporting.
+ Set the Editorial Agenda: Work closely with the Editor and Deputy Editor to define and shape the daily and long-term editorial direction, ensuring content aligns with the newspaper’s vision and objectives.
+ Manage News Coverage: Oversee coverage of breaking news, feature stories, and investigative reporting, ensuring a balanced and comprehensive news agenda.
+ Coordinate Reporting Efforts: Ensure seamless collaboration between reporters, editors, photographers, and other departments to meet deadlines and produce engaging, informative content.
+ Foster a Collaborative Environment: Cultivate a positive and productive newsroom culture, providing guidance, mentorship, and support to reporters and staff at all levels.
+ Monitor Industry Trends: Stay informed on media industry and audience growth developments, competitor activities, and audience interests to keep the newspaper at the forefront of relevant and impactful news coverage.
+ Reporting to Leadership: Provide regular updates to senior editorial leadership, offering insights on news priorities, story developments, and operational efficiency.
Who are you?
+ Proven experience in a senior editorial or leadership role within a newsroom, with at least 5 years of experience in journalism.
+ Strong editorial judgment and a deep understanding of news cycles, media trends, and audience engagement.
+ Exceptional leadership and people management skills, with the ability to motivate and guide diverse teams.
+ Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with both editorial staff and senior management.
+ A solid track record of setting and executing editorial strategy across multiple platforms (print, digital, social media).
+ Ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
+ A commitment to ethical journalism and maintaining the highest standards of accuracy and fairness.
What We Offer:
+ Competitive salary and benefits package.
+ Opportunity to make a significant impact on the direction and success of a leading metropolitan news organization.
+ A dynamic, fast-paced work environment with a passionate and talented team.
+ Opportunities for professional growth and development in a supportive, creative newsroom.
News Benefits
News Benefits is our way of saying thank you to our people for their valued contribution to News, our audiences, clients and communities. Thanking them for the great things they do daily, for the greater good of Australia. Our benefits include:
+ Exclusively ours – Access to publications and products from across the News Corp family
+ 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.
+ Helping you grow – Development opportunities (including diversity and inclusion – focused education series) and recognition
+ Financial wellbeing – Support on making the most of your money
+ Perks & discounts – Exclusive offers across a range of products and services
+ Giving back – Make a difference to our communities.
+ 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?
The nation’s most influential media organisation and the largest publisher across print and digital, News Corp Australia reaches an unduplicated audience of 16 million Australians every month. As well as our famous news and sport brands, we lead the way in fashion, food, health, real estate and parenting.
What’s next?
Apply now or for more information on careers at News Corp Australia visit www.newscorpaustralia.com/careers
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion _We know that diversity strengthens our teams and newsrooms as we seek to tell stories that represent the diverse communities of Australia that we serve. Our people make us unique and we all have a story. We encourage people of all ages, backgrounds, races, cultures, religions, ****** orientations, abilities and gender identities to apply. Inclusion is important to us and we want everyone at News to bring their whole-selves to work. If you require any accommodations or adjustments throughout the recruitment process, or would like to outline which pronouns you prefer, please feel free to let us know._
_If you require any accommodations or adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please feel free to let us know. For more information regarding Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at NewsCorp Australia please visit_ www.newscorpaustralia.com/careers _under the DEI section._
Category:
State & Community Mastheads
We are proud to be Australia’s most impactful media group, we’re even prouder of what we stand for: Together, we inform, advocate and inspire all Australians, for a better Australia.
With over 150 brands across news, sport and lifestyle, backed by a team of more than 5,000 dedicated people across the country, News Corp Australia is trusted by over 17 million Australians a month to provide the information and inspiration they seek across multiple digital, video, audio and print platforms.
Renowned for world-class journalism and marketing services nationally and internationally, we are passionate, creative and dynamic. We offer a fast-paced environment that encourages individuals to take control of their future and challenge themselves in ever-changing fields.
The Daily Telegraph’s news media platforms provide a snapshot of the brilliant, vibrant and pulsing metropolis of Sydney and News South Wales, reaching a total monthly cross-platform audience of 3.+7M readers. As a trusted news breaking brand, The Daily Telegraph is dedicated to delivering compelling news, sport, insightful analysis, and engaging stories that connect with subscribers. With a focus on quality journalism and a commitment to excellence, we pride ourselves on being the trusted source for news and information.
As we continue to innovate and grow, we are seeking an exceptional Chief of Staff to join our editorial leadership team.The Chief of Staff plays a critical leadership role in overseeing and guiding our team of reporters, setting the editorial agenda, and ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of the newsroom. This position requires a strategic thinker with excellent organisational and communication skills, a deep understanding of the news cycle, and a passion for producing high-impact journalism.
Key Responsibilities:
+ Lead the Newsroom: Direct and manage a team of reporters, editors, and journalists to ensure timely, accurate, and high-quality reporting.
+ Set the Editorial Agenda: Work closely with the Editor and Deputy Editor to define and shape the daily and long-term editorial direction, ensuring content aligns with the newspaper’s vision and objectives.
+ Manage News Coverage: Oversee coverage of breaking news, feature stories, and investigative reporting, ensuring a balanced and comprehensive news agenda.
+ Coordinate Reporting Efforts: Ensure seamless collaboration between reporters, editors, photographers, and other departments to meet deadlines and produce engaging, informative content.
+ Foster a Collaborative Environment: Cultivate a positive and productive newsroom culture, providing guidance, mentorship, and support to reporters and staff at all levels.
+ Monitor Industry Trends: Stay informed on media industry and audience growth developments, competitor activities, and audience interests to keep the newspaper at the forefront of relevant and impactful news coverage.
+ Reporting to Leadership: Provide regular updates to senior editorial leadership, offering insights on news priorities, story developments, and operational efficiency.
Who are you?
+ Proven experience in a senior editorial or leadership role within a newsroom, with at least 5 years of experience in journalism.
+ Strong editorial judgment and a deep understanding of news cycles, media trends, and audience engagement.
+ Exceptional leadership and people management skills, with the ability to motivate and guide diverse teams.
+ Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with both editorial staff and senior management.
+ A solid track record of setting and executing editorial strategy across multiple platforms (print, digital, social media).
+ Ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
+ A commitment to ethical journalism and maintaining the highest standards of accuracy and fairness.
What We Offer:
+ Competitive salary and benefits package.
+ Opportunity to make a significant impact on the direction and success of a leading metropolitan news organization.
+ A dynamic, fast-paced work environment with a passionate and talented team.
+ Opportunities for professional growth and development in a supportive, creative newsroom.
News Benefits
News Benefits is our way of saying thank you to our people for their valued contribution to News, our audiences, clients and communities. Thanking them for the great things they do daily, for the greater good of Australia. Our benefits include:
+ Exclusively ours – Access to publications and products from across the News Corp family
+ 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.
+ Helping you grow – Development opportunities (including diversity and inclusion – focused education series) and recognition
+ Financial wellbeing – Support on making the most of your money
+ Perks & discounts – Exclusive offers across a range of products and services
+ Giving back – Make a difference to our communities.
+ 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?
The nation’s most influential media organisation and the largest publisher across print and digital, News Corp Australia reaches an unduplicated audience of 16 million Australians every month. As well as our famous news and sport brands, we lead the way in fashion, food, health, real estate and parenting.
What’s next?
Apply now or for more information on careers at News Corp Australia visit www.newscorpaustralia.com/careers
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion _We know that diversity strengthens our teams and newsrooms as we seek to tell stories that represent the diverse communities of Australia that we serve. Our people make us unique and we all have a story. We encourage people of all ages, backgrounds, races, cultures, religions, ****** orientations, abilities and gender identities to apply. Inclusion is important to us and we want everyone at News to bring their whole-selves to work. If you require any accommodations or adjustments throughout the recruitment process, or would like to outline which pronouns you prefer, please feel free to let us know._
_If you require any accommodations or adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please feel free to let us know. For more information regarding Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at NewsCorp Australia please visit_ www.newscorpaustralia.com/careers _under the DEI section._
Category:
State & Community Mastheads
We are proud to be Australia’s most impactful media group, we’re even prouder of what we stand for: Together, we inform, advocate and inspire all Australians, for a better Australia.
With over 150 brands across news, sport and lifestyle, backed by a team of more than 5,000 dedicated people across the country, News Corp Australia is trusted by over 17 million Australians a month to provide the information and inspiration they seek across multiple digital, video, audio and print platforms.
Renowned for world-class journalism and marketing services nationally and internationally, we are passionate, creative and dynamic. We offer a fast-paced environment that encourages individuals to take control of their future and challenge themselves in ever-changing fields.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Chief of Staff The Daily Telegraph position is now open for candidates interested in the Video Editor Jobs sector. This role in Sydney offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Video Editor Jobs is a plus.
