Chief of Staff, News

6 days ago


Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Nine Full time $104,000 - $130,878 per year

Company Description

Nine is Australia's largest locally owned media company. Working at Nine, you'll have access to a unique range of experiences and opportunities, helping drive the success of the country's most trusted television, radio, digital and publishing brands.

Our content reaches almost every Australian - meaning what we do has real impact. We bring people together, celebrate the big moments, and capture the everyday ones.

Some of our most beloved brands have been part of Australian life for generations, and others - new on the scene - have already found their place firmly in our lives. We're evolving and we need people like you to bring new ideas, innovate and make your mark.

Job Description

Nine News is looking for a dynamic and strategic Chief of Staff to run our newsgathering operation. You'll be a key leader, responsible for identifying and assigning the most important stories, managing reporter and camera crews, and leading our team's rapid response to breaking news. Work directly with our Executive Producer and News Director to drive the future of Nine News.

Role Responsibilities:

Day to day you will:

  • Produce daily story lists and collaborate with the Executive Producer and News Director to curate local news content.
  • Direct and manage all reporters, camera crews, and live links in the field on a daily basis.
  • Lead daily news meetings for early morning, late morning, and next-day planning sessions.
  • Manage daily news coverage, guide story selection, and ensure content meets all editorial standards.
  • Assist reporters in finding stories, anticipate future news events for forward planning, and coach staff on systems and processes.
  • Maintain a positive and professional communication style while actively supporting a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

What you'll bring:

  • Experience as a Journalist/Reporter.
  • Demonstrated experience in a Chief of Staff position or similar.
  • Planning and organising of tasks in order to meet deadlines.
  • Ability to manage workload and prioritise accordingly.
  • Ability to work under pressure.
  • Attention to detail.

Additional Information

How we work

At Nine, our flexible work options vary by role and team. Depending on the position, this may include flexible hours, hybrid work, or part-time arrangements. We welcome discussing your flexibility needs during the hiring process - just ask the Talent Acquisition team.

Our employee benefits include:

  • 18 weeks paid parental leave with no distinction between primary and secondary carers.
  • Access to 'Employee Exclusives' program - a way of getting closer to our incredible brands, offering unique experiences, behind-the-scenes access, and awesome perks.
  • Digital newspaper subscription to our mastheads.
  • Annual gift voucher for Stan subscription.

More info at Nine Careers.

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.

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, and of all ages, genders, nationalities, backgrounds and cultures as we recognise the importance and value of diverse perspectives. Should you require any adjustments to the recruitment process, please advise us when you apply.

Work rights: Please note to apply for this role you must already have the right to lawfully work and live in Australia.



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