Newsroom Assistant

2 weeks ago


North Sydney Council, Australia Nine Full time
Company Description

About The Sydney Morning Herald


The Sydney Morning Herald is the oldest continuously published newspaper in the country, having recently celebrated 190 years in print.

We have a rich history of courageous, quality and independent journalism.

In 2023, we remain in a stronger position than ever, with more than 9 million readers consuming our journalism in print and online each month, making The Sydney Morning Herald Australia's most widely-read masthead.

Our team is comprised of hundreds of Australia's best journalists, photographers, editors, sub editors and designers. We are passionate about what we do and we are always looking for ways to do it better. We support each other as a team and we encourage diversity of opinion.

We embrace the rich history that comes with working for the Herald whilst operating out of the most modern, advanced newsroom in the country.


Job Description:

  • The Sydney Morning Herald _is Australia's oldest and bestread masthead. We are seeking a Newsroom Assistant to become part of our dynamic team.


This entry-level role will take direction from the editorial leaders and their Executive Assistants and will be responsible for maintaining the day-to-day flow of the newsroom.

Please note the salary for this position is $52, super.

Day to day, you will:

  • Distribute incoming mail
  • Coordinate couriers for editorial shoots
  • Provide support to senior editors with quarterly rotational rosters
  • Assist with the preparation and submission of expense reports
  • Coordinate catering for special events
  • Process invoices
  • Maintain newspaper and magazine archives
  • Assist with daily news conferences
  • Assist with entertainment content planning
  • Act as a first point of contact for all administration queries

Qualifications:

What we would like to see:

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively
  • Ability to thrive in a fastpaced environment and have the ability to manage competing priorities
  • Ability to work calmly under pressure
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Confident and clear in interactions with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Creative thinking thinks outside the square, takes initiative and possesses a high level of responsibility and ownership
  • Familiarity with Google suite
Additional Information

Life at Nine
Nine is a people business.

Being part of the team means you'll be in a culture that promotes creativity and innovation, diversity and inclusion, is open to feedback, rewards impact and ensures everyone is heard.


Importantly, you'll receive the following:

  • 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
  • Discounts on products and services with corporate partners

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

  • Disclaimer: We do not accept unsolicited agency resumes and are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes._

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