National Political Editor

What's the role?

Are you passionate about politics and driven to break big stories that captivate millions of Australians?

News Corp Australia's State and Community division is seeking a dynamic and driven senior journalist to lead our team as a National Political Editor. Based in Canberra, this role offers a front-row seat to the nation's political stage, where you will report on the key players, policies, and debates that define our country.

As Editor you will collaborate and have line of sight over the work of our Canberra team who report into Australia's leading metropolitan mastheads including The Herald Sun, The Daily Telegraph, The Courier Mail and The Advertiser. 

As the National Political Editor, you will spearhead the national political agenda, working with state-based colleagues to deliver compelling and impactful coverage for our national audience. You will gain unparalleled access to the corridors of power, witnessing law-making in action and uncovering the art of political compromise. 

This is a rare opportunity to work alongside some of the most influential figures in Australian politics while contributing to the trusted journalism of News Corp Australia's major metropolitan and regional mastheads. 

What's the role? 

• Break exclusive political stories and provide insightful analysis for a national audience.

• Collaborate with state-based colleagues to ensure cohesive and comprehensive political coverage. 

• Build and maintain strong relationships with key political figures, policymakers, and stakeholders. 

• Deliver high-quality content under tight deadlines, demonstrating initiative and resilience.

• Report directly to the National Editor for Network News.

Who are you?

• A deep curiosity and passion for uncovering stories that matter. 

• Proven experience in political reporting or a related field. 

• Strong multiplatform skills including video broadcast and editing. 

• Exceptional writing and storytelling skills, with a focus on accuracy and clarity. Initiative, maturity, and enthusiasm for tackling difficult and robust assignments.

• A strong work ethic and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.

News Benefits

News Benefits is our way of saying thank you to our people for their valued contribution to News, our audiences, clients and communities. Thanking them for the great things they do daily, for the greater good of Australia. Our benefits include:

• Exclusively ours - Access to publications and products from across the News Corp family
• Health & wellbeing - Advice, support and facilities for healthy minds and bodies (including an onsite gym at our Adelaide, Brisbane & Sydney offices) 
• Time off - News offers a range of leave options to support your personal needs and moments that matter in life: Parental leave, Birthday leave, Volunteer leave, Career break and Compassionate leave.
• Helping you grow - Development opportunities (including diversity and inclusion - focused education series) and recognition
• Financial wellbeing - Support on making the most of your money
• Perks & discounts - Exclusive offers across a range of products and services
• Giving back - Make a difference to our communities.
• Workplace Inclusion and facilities – Engage with your passions through various employee-resource groups and accessibility to multi-faith quiet rooms & parents' rooms

Who are we?

Embodying the essence of the everyday Australian, we passionately advocate for the diverse voices that form the backbone of our nation. Beyond conventional reporting, our comprehensive coverage extends to sports, lifestyle, and an array of other engaging topics across our newspapers, magazines, and digital platforms. With an impressive monthly influence on approximately 16 million individuals, we hold the largest audience among all media enterprises in Australia. This extensive reach solidifies our pivotal role in shaping public discourse and fostering meaningful connections within the community. Our mission remains centered on authentically capturing the nuanced narratives of Australian life, amplifying the stories of those who might otherwise go unheard, and fostering a sense of unity and empathy across the country. As the trusted conduit for the nation's voices, we are dedicated to empowering and elevating the diverse and vibrant perspectives that define the Australian experience

What's next?

Apply now or for more information on careers at News Corp Australia visit

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. Our people make us unique and we all have a story. 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.

If you require any accommodations or adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please feel free to let us know. For more information regarding Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at NewsCorp Australia please visit under the DEI section.

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State & Community Mastheads

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