Deputy Property Editor

15 hours ago

North Sydney, Australia Nine Full time

**Company Description**
The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age are part of Nine, Australia’s largest locally owned media company and the home of Australia’s most trusted and loved brands spanning News, Sport, Lifestyle, and Entertainment.

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 and The Age whilst operating out of the most modern, advanced newsroom in the country.

The property team at The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age is looking for a Deputy Property Editor who will help shape our coverage and assume a leadership role in the team.

Reporting to the national property editor, this is a Tuesday to Saturday position that includes editing auction coverage on Saturdays, regularly working the 11am-7pm Saturday shift. In the national property editor’s absence, the property news editor will act in the role. The position would suit someone keen to gain editing experience and take on more responsibility in the newsroom.

**In this role you will**:

- Pitch original stories for self and others, including national and local stories, daily and longer-term projects to suit publication in both Sydney and Melbourne.
- Write news leads and collaborate with the national property editor on copy flows.
- Develop and maintain relationships with contacts to generate story ideas.
- Consider feedback from analytics in shaping story selection.
- Work with data, ensuring accuracy and clarity in reporting.
- Stay informed on property market trends and develop skills in writing analysis.
- Collaborate on headlines, graphics, and story treatment with the national property editor.

**Qualifications**
- A keen interest in the property market, and either a broad knowledge of the topic and a range of contacts - or a willingness to learn fast.
- Newsroom experience and a track record as a self-starter who can work independently, generate ideas, report and write stories with complexity and depth.
- Strong news judgement and an ability to problem-solve.
- Experience meeting deadlines and working with multiple stakeholders.
- Excellent copy and strong attention to detail.
- Some experience editing others’ copy and writing headlines, or an enthusiasm to learn.

**Additional Information** Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion**:
We're committed to a safe, respectful and inclusive Nine. From day one, you'll be encouraged to bring your whole self to work and will be supported to perform at your best.

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