Australia's Leading Political News Director

7 days ago


Canberra, ACT, Australia News Corp Australia Full time

Job Overview


Sky News Australia is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Canberra Bureau Chief to lead its award-winning political team. This leadership role is based in Parliament House and involves both editorial and personnel management with a focus on breaking news stories and providing high-quality news coverage.


The ideal candidate will have at least seven years of news experience, preferably within political journalism, and excellent knowledge of Australian politics, news, and international current affairs. They will also be able to write and edit news content, manage staff, and have experience with production systems including ENPS and Quantel.


Key Responsibilities



  • Manage the Sky News Parliament House office
  • Making key editorial decisions and executing political news coverage
  • Leading and managing a team of reporters and producers, including assigning duties, providing direction, and managing performance processes
  • Supporting the production of political news programmes, including Politics Now & Sunday Agenda
  • Maintaining and developing professional contacts to enhance on-air coverage
  • Handling administrative functions of the office, including staff rostering, leave approvals, and expense approvals
  • Ensuring that content meets legal requirements and passing on legal advice to relevant editorial staff

Benefits



  • A competitive salary of $120,000 - $150,000 per year, depending on experience
  • A range of leave options, including parental leave, birthday leave, volunteer leave, career break, and compassionate leave
  • Development opportunities, including diversity and inclusion-focused education series, and recognition
  • Financial wellbeing support, including assistance with making the most of your money
  • Perks and discounts, including exclusive offers across a range of products and services
  • Giving back to the community, through various employee-resource groups and accessibility to multi-faith quiet rooms and parents' rooms

About Us


Sky News Australia is a 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 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. Our unrivalled broadcast and digital news content features award-winning journalists, exclusive insights from the biggest names in politics, ground-breaking special investigations, and live breaking news, sport, and weather.


Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion


We value diversity and welcome applications from people of all ages, backgrounds, races, cultures, religions, sexual orientations, abilities, and gender identities. We encourage everyone at News Corp Australia to bring their whole selves to work and provide accommodations or adjustments throughout the recruitment process as needed.



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