Desk Editor - Australian Financial Review

Job Description

The Australian Financial Review is seeking a Desk Editor on a full-time basis to join its print and digital production team.

We are seeking a dedicated and motivated team player with a passion for words and meeting deadlines under pressure. A strong interest in and understanding of business and good general knowledge of current affairs is preferred.

They will have experience in sub-editing and production in a way that best suits each platform. The role may involve morning, afternoon and evening hours as well as weekend work, and can be full-time or part-time. Experience in digital production would be an advantage.

• Editing, producing and publishing stories for each platform, be it digital, print, blogs, or newsletters.
• Producing stories for the afr.com and other channels, including finding photos, graphics, videos, and social media assets
• Writing and checking headlines, captions and write-offs
• Proofreading
• Working with reporters to edit and rewrite copy to the highest standards
• Communicating with reporters, editors and other production editors

Qualifications

In order to be successful for this role, you will ideally have:

• Experience in content management systems, optimising stories for digital readers, photo handling and Google suite is preferred but some training will be available
• The ability towork quickly and accurately
• A keen eye for detail and be a team player

There may be opportunities for the successful candidate to step into more senior editing roles.

Additional Information

• Career development and quality training
• Up to 16 weeks paid primary carer’s parental leave
• Discounts on lifestyle, entertainment, and leisure memberships, including health insurance, dental and gym
• Access to Future Women – a movement to help women connect, learn and lead through unique content and events.
• Hybrid Working/Flexible working
• Discounts on products and services with corporate partners including Samsung, Apple, JB HI-FI, HP, Hertz Car Hire and TFE Hotels

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, and of all ages, nationalities, backgrounds and cultures.