The State Political Editor role is for a highly motivated, experienced team leader who can combine breaking news, analysis and feature writing capability at the highest-level across our digital and print platforms with enhancing team performance, productivity and quality of work. 

Day to day you will:

• Generate unique content ideas for the daily and weekly news cycle
• Regularly break agenda-setting exclusive stories
• Prepare clear, accurate, balanced, well-written and well-researched reports
• Demonstrate willingness to meet the needs of a modern, 24-hour, digital news outlet
• Demonstrate excellent news judgement and knowledge of current affairs.
• Ensure the highest standard of accuracy, ethics and editorial quality.
• Develop and manage relationships with political and public service contacts
• Meet agreed audience benchmarks and deadlines.
• Communicate expectations, goals and feedback to the team. regularly, while fostering a sense of collaboration and accountability.
• Coordinate and support the team to achieve high-performance.
• Make strategic decisions to ensure team success.

Who are we looking for?

We’re seeking a motivated junior-mid level journalist / content editor / presenter who:

• Has a strong interest in investing (a must!)
• Has 1-2 years of experience in media, content creation, or a related field (internships and part-time roles count)
• Is comfortable working to deadlines and balancing multiple projects
• Is eager to learn how to establish and grow relationships in financial markets
• Thrives in a collaborative team environment
• Is comfortable using words, graphs, and data to tell a clear story
• Has a desire to grow their skills and knowledge in content creation and financial markets

To be successful in this role, you will…

• Be excited about working in a fast-paced team that shares a genuine passion for helping our readers become more informed investors
• Be eager to learn about how to produce content across different platforms (video, audio, written)
• Be adaptable and willing to explore new content formats and trends
• Have strong communication skills to create content that resonates with our audience
• Be open to feedback and ready to grow with the team

Why us?

• Be part of a high-growth company as we change the way people invest
• Work with an awesome, supportive team with experience from some of Australia’s most successful start-ups
• Enjoy a flexible environment that values life outside of work
• Get hands-on experience and the opportunity to learn from some of Australia’s best investors

There are perks too:

• Flexibility first – we understand the importance of work-life balance
• Learning and training budget – we invest in your growth
• Team events – from trivia to escape rooms, we know how to have fun
• Snacks and drinks – because the small things matter!

If you’re interested in this role, please send your resume. To make your application stand out, feel free to include a cover letter and links to any previous content work (written, video, or otherwise).

The Australian Financial Review is seeking a dynamic and experienced Features Editor to lead the commissioning, editing, and delivery of compelling stories that captivate our audience both online and in print. As the Features Editor, you will play a crucial role in shaping the content of our daily features and the Perspective section of AFR Weekend.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the commissioning and editing of news features, ensuring a consistent flow of high-quality content throughout the week.
• Work closely with reporters, editors, and other section leaders to allocate writers and develop engaging story angles.
• Maintain a keen sense of current political, economic, business and cultural matters, utilising this knowledge to produce timely and relevant features.
• Source and produce stories from syndication partners to diversify and enrich our content offerings.
• Maximise digital production and presentation.
• Quickly respond to breaking news and shifting stories, adjusting content plans as necessary.
• Collaborate with the AFR Weekend editor and contribute to the planning process to ensure a cohesive package for publication.
• Ensure all features meet high editorial standards and engage our audience effectively.
• Collaborate with the digital and visual storytelling teams to present features in the most compelling and innovative ways for our online audience.
• Coordinate with designers, graphic artists, and photographers to enhance storytelling. 
• Be prepared to work occasional Sunday shifts as required.

Are you passionate about shaping public opinion and influencing national conversations? The Australian Financial Review, Australia’s leading business and finance newspaper, is seeking a Deputy Opinion Editor & Leader Writer to join our editorial team and become a key voice in one of the country’s most influential newsrooms.

If you thrive in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments, have a keen understanding of public affairs, and relish the contest of ideas, this is your chance to help set the agenda at the nation’s premier business newspaper.

In this role, you will work closely with the Opinion Editor, Editor-in-Chief, and Editor to curate the daily opinion lineup and shape editorial stances, ensuring that our ‘op-ed’ section provides timely and relevant commentary on major public debates. You will also liaise across the newsroom to integrate opinion content into the AFR’s daily coverage and drive engagement.

As Deputy Opinion Editor, you will play a key role in managing the opinion section, commissioning and editing commentary pieces from a diverse range of external contributors and columnists for both digital and print publication.

In your capacity as Leader Writer, you will craft insightful and compelling editorials, articulating clear, informed arguments that reflect the AFR’s position on critical business, politics, markets, and public policy issues. You will also share responsibility for producing the weekly subscriber-only Opinion Newsletter. 

We're looking for an experienced Consumer Editor to join our team on a parental leave contract.

In this role, you'll lead our Advice Content Team at Drive, focusing on delivering high-quality content that resonates with our audience and aligns with automotive trends. Reporting to the Director of Content, you'll need strong planning and problem-solving skills to meet business objectives in a fast-paced environment.

As a seasoned journalist with a passion for the automotive industry, you'll help maintain our publication's high standards and credibility. 

If this sounds like you, apply now and make your mark in the dynamic world of auto!

Day to day will include but won’t be limited to:

• Lead a high-performing advice team to deliver quality content on deadline.
• Innovate content ideas, balancing breaking news, insights, and trending topics.
• Analyse audience data to guide content creation for optimal engagement.
• Produce accurate, timely content across various media formats.
• Collaborate with in-house and contributor journalists to meet targets.
• Provide constructive feedback and guidance to journalists.
• Implement SEO strategies to boost content visibility and traffic.
• Work with Publishing and Marketing teams to maximise content engagement.
• Ensure compliance with legal and ethical journalism standards.
• Stay ahead of emerging technologies and trends, including AI.
• Continuously update industry knowledge and skills.