Deputy Head of Programs

1 day ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Sky News Australia Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

What's the role?

Sky News Australia is seeking a Deputy Head of Programs to help lead our award-winning opinion content across broadcast and digital platforms.

Reporting directly to the Head of Programs, you'll be a proven television news professional with sharp editorial judgment, outstanding leadership skills, and a deep understanding of Australian politics, current affairs, and the fast pace of a 24/7 newsroom.

You'll bring energy, creativity, and precision to every production, managing teams, talent, and live broadcasts with confidence and care, as we move into our world-class new studios and newsroom in Surry Hills, Sydney.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Oversee the day-to-day running of Sky News opinion programs, including Business Now, The Kenny Report, Credlin, Bolt, Sharri, Paul Murray Live and Outsiders.

  • Deputise for the Head of Programs when required.

  • Lead program teams and collaborate with hosts to deliver engaging, accurate, and high-impact content.

  • Provide editorial and legal oversight in partnership with the programs and legal teams to ensure compliance with broadcasting codes and law.

  • Work closely with the Head of Programs to manage and mentor senior on-air talent.

  • Lead and support production teams across the Sydney headquarters and national bureaus.

  • Review and approve scripts and content to ensure quality, tone, and brand alignment.

  • Provide decisive leadership in a live, fast-paced newsroom environment, guiding teams through on-air and production challenges.

  • Support digital integration, ensuring on-air content is optimised for Sky News' digital platforms.

  • Identify and develop new on-screen talent and regular contributors.

  • Contribute strategic ideas for new program formats and audience engagement initiatives across broadcast and digital.

  • Work a five-day roster across seven days, with a focus on afternoon/evening shifts and some late nights.

Who are you?

  • A seasoned television news professional with proven experience in both studio and field production.

  • A collaborative leader who helps maintain a positive, high-performing newsroom culture.

  • Deep knowledge of Australian politics, current affairs, and global news.

  • Proven ability to manage and inspire senior colleagues and on-air talent.

  • Sound understanding of broadcasting codes, defamation law, and editorial compliance.

  • Calm under pressure, decisive, and capable of leading teams to deliver their best work.

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?

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 , YouTube, Facebook and News Corp Australia websites.

Sky News Australia's 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

What's next?

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. 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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