Deputy Property Editor
Deputy Property Editor
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Job Description
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.
The ideal candidate takes a keen interest in the state of the housing market and will be able to explain its ups and downs to a highly engaged audience. This is a varied role that includes both writing and editing as well as helping curate a mix of stories covering everything from house price movements to buying and selling trends the rental crisis the best suburbs and the prestige property market.
Reporting to the national property editor this is a Tuesday to Saturday position that includes editing auction coverage on Saturdays regularly working the 11am7pm Saturday shift. In the national property editors 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 longerterm 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 selfstarter who can work independently generate ideas report and write stories with complexity and depth.
- Strong news judgement and an ability to problemsolve.
- 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:
Were committed to a safe respectful and inclusive Nine. From day one youll 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.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
