News Producer

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What's the role? As a News Producer for Sky News Australia, you'll write and produce dynamic, accurate and engaging news content. You will edit and assemble vision and packages for assigned stories and breaking news, ensuring all content is error free and delivered to tight deadlines.

• Write copy and edit vision to create engaging and accurate news content, including LVOs, VSVs, live crosses, overlays, supers and straps.
• Create straps, supers and other graphic elements using VIZ.
• Cut overlays, LVOs and grabs using the Quantel program, and load into ENPS shelves.
• Build news graphics to support coverage.
• Liaise with reporters in the field to coordinate all aspects of their live crosses.
• Assist in the edit of field packages and assemble viz elements.
• Write news lines to appear in the on-air ticker.
• Line-produce rundowns from the control room where required.
• Ensure all content meets legal requirements, in consultation with necessary stakeholders.
• Complete and comply with all News Corp and ANC policies, including policies on social media and global standards.
• Report any breaches of News Corp or ANC policies to the relevant parties.

• Excellent writing and editing skills.
• Excellent organisational and interpersonal communication.
• Sound editorial judgement.
• Excellent time management skills, the ability to multitask and work to tight deadlines.
• Flexible work schedule and understanding that this is a 24/7 newsroom that may require you to work early mornings/nights and weekends.
• Experience with Quantel and ENPS.

• Access to publications and products from across the News Corp family.
• Health and wellbeing support and onsite gym access at select offices.
• Leave options to support personal needs and moments that matter in life: parental leave, birthday leave, volunteer leave, career break and compassionate leave.
• Development opportunities and recognition, including diversity and inclusion-focused education.
• Financial wellbeing support.
• Perks and discounts on products and services.
• Giving back through community initiatives.
• Workplace inclusion and facilities, including employee-resource groups and accessible spaces.

Sky News is Australia's leading 24-hour multi-channel and multi-platform news service provider. Operated by Australian News Channel Pty Ltd (ANC), a subsidiary of News Corp Australia, its channels include Sky News Live, Sky News Weather, Sky News Extra, Sky News UK, FOX SPORTS News and Australia Channel for international audiences. Sky News Australia also operates a national digital network reaching millions of Australians each month across digital platforms including SkyNews.com.au, YouTube, Facebook and News Corp Australia websites. Sky News Australia's broadcast and digital news content features award-winning journalists, exclusive insights from political leaders, investigations, and live breaking news, sport and weather.

Apply now or for more information on careers at Sky News Australia. 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. We encourage people of all ages, backgrounds, races, cultures, religions, sexual 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. For more information regarding Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at News Corp Australia please visit the DEI section on the official site.

Location: Ryde, New South Wales, Australia; Pyrmont, New South Wales, Australia; Sydney, New South Wales, Australia; Parramatta, New South Wales, Australia; Surry Hills, New South Wales, Australia; North Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Employment type: Full-time. Seniority level: Entry level. Job function: Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing. Industries: Broadcast Media Production and Distribution.