Publishing Operator

What's the role?

We're looking for an organised and detail-oriented fulltime Publishing Operator to support the smooth and efficient preparation and dispatch of our publications. In this key operational role, you'll manage documentation, data entry, reporting, and communication across multiple teams to ensure accurate and timely night-shift production.

Key Responsibilities

• Hours are 4pm to 12am over a 7 day roster

• Download, prepare, and distribute reports and manifests (e.g., Running Figures Reports, Truck Manifests, Cart Notes).

• Organise and prepare publication paperwork, including collating bulks for various routes.

• Accurately enter data into publication workbooks and update flatwrap figures.

• Print and assemble workbooks, AWBs, and required paperwork for printers and dock teams.

• Prepare flatwrap job sheets, attend flatwrap meetings, and report on inserts, issues, and cleaning.

• Consolidate and input bulk figures into production reports, ensuring accuracy and timely distribution.

• Send text updates on truck departure times, publication readiness, and press start/finish times.

• Update daily logistics reports with arrival/departure times, machine details, and production status.

• File scanned dock sheets and maintain accurate digital records in Google Drive.

• Enter staff hours into weekly rosters and complete checklist requirements.

Who are you?

• Experience in a supervisory role within logistics, distribution, or print production is desirable.

• Strong attention to detail and high accuracy in data entry and documentation.

• Excellent organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritise in a fast-paced environment.

• Proficiency with computer systems, including email, portals, and spreadsheets (Excel or similar).

• Clear written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

• Reliable, punctual, and comfortable working overnight shifts.

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?

We are proud to be Australia's most impactful media group, we're even prouder of what we stand for: Together, we inform, advocate and inspire all Australians, for a better Australia.

With over 150 brands across news, sport and lifestyle, backed by a team of more than 5,000 dedicated people across the country, News Corp Australia is trusted by over 17 million Australians a month to provide the information and inspiration they seek across multiple digital, video, audio and print platforms.

Renowned for world-class journalism and marketing services nationally and internationally, we are passionate, creative and dynamic. We offer a fast-paced environment that encourages individuals to take control of their future and challenge themselves in ever-changing fields.

News Corp Australia is evolving in response to the expectations and challenges of the digital world in which we now live. We have an amazing opportunity to reinvent our industry and redefine the future of media in Australia. We are passionate about what we do and are proud of our heritage of world-class journalism and entrepreneurial spirit. Our environment is supportive and friendly, we encourage innovation, collaboration and creative thinking. If you thrive on being challenged and enjoy working in a fast-paced stimulating environment, come and join us on this incredible journey

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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