Job Description

What's the role?

News Corp Australia is seeking a meticulous, sharply focused Verifier / Sub-Editor to join our national Editorial Innovation Team. You will be the final gatekeeper for a steady stream of journalism dedicated to expanding local news coverage and reducing news deserts across Australia.

This initiative plays a vital role in giving local communities a voice and keeping residents informed, both across metropolitan areas and regional centres. Working closely with reporters and editors, you will verify, refine, and elevate copy, ensuring our content is watertight and ready for publication across the country’s largest news network.

This role can be based at our, NSW, VIC, SA or QLD offices (2 days from home per week)

About the role

As a critical safeguard within our editorial stream, you will turn drafted copy into polished journalism by rigorously verifying claims against primary source documents, with a special focus on local council reporting. You will operate in a steady-paced, high-volume environment. Using your exceptional attention to detail, deep understanding of language nuances, and sharp news sense, you will edit copy directly, making fast, decisive calls on what to keep and what to cut to ensure every piece is accurate, engaging, and legally sound.

Key responsibilities

• Act as the final editorial checkpoint before publication, directly editing, refining, and rewriting copy to ensure accuracy and integrity.
• Verify news copy rigorously against source documents, with a particular focus on interrogating local council documents and reports.
• Make fast, decisive, and independent editorial decisions on what to cut and what to keep, shaping concise and impactful stories.
• Maintain a steady editorial workflow, effectively managing quotas for story approvals.
• Apply a deep understanding of English language nuances, assessing how word choices, sentence structures, and paragraph flows work together holistically to convey meaning and underlying assumptions.
• Apply a strong "nose for news" to identify, elevate, and sharpen news hooks within drafted copy.
• Ensure all copy adheres to News Corp Australia’s editorial and style guidelines, as well as applying a working knowledge of Australian media law to mitigate defamation risks.

Who are you?

• Demonstrated professional experience working as a reporter, sub-editor, or in a similar rigorous editorial capacity.
• Exceptional attention to detail and a meticulous, investigative approach to verifying facts.
• Comfort and confidence in making rapid editorial cuts, rewriting copy directly, and acting as the final authority before publication.
• Advanced understanding of English grammar, tone, and structural editing, with a keen eye for how language influences reader perception.
• Working knowledge of Australian media law and defamation principles.
• Basic computer literacy.
• Effective collaboration and time management skills, with proven experience meeting targets and working independently, whether remotely or in an office environment.
• Highly desirable: Experience in council reporting or a strong interest in local government and council affairs, accompanied by a genuine passion for grassroots community journalism.

What we offer

• A critical, high-impact role within News Corp Australia’s National Editorial Innovation Team, upholding the integrity of the nation's premier mastheads.
• The chance to make a direct impact on the future of local democracy by revitalising community journalism in underserved areas.
• Highly flexible working arrangements: Choose to work remotely from anywhere in Australia or from one of our major offices, with options for full-time, part-time, or job-share structures.
• Competitive remuneration package with career development and learning opportunities across national and global networks.
• The opportunity to shape and protect world-class journalism at the country's largest media organisation.

Why News Corp Australia

Join a culture where innovation is our operating rhythm. You’ll work on a diverse portfolio of Australia’s most loved brands and play a pivotal role in leading the technological shift in how we create commercial content. Our vibrant, hybrid work environment and dynamic, values-driven culture empowers you to push boundaries, collaborate as one unified team, and make a positive, measurable impact for all Australians.

News Extras Benefits is a commitment to our people for their valued contribution to News, our audiences, clients and communities.

Our benefits include:

• Exclusively ours - Access to publications and products from across the News Corp family
• Perks & discounts - Exclusive offers across a range of products and services that deliver genuine cost savings and benefits
• 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.
• Financial wellbeing - Support on making the most of your money

In addition to our perks and benefits, employees have access to a number of initiatives and programs that support their wellbeing and professional growth, such as:

• Helping you grow - Access tailored development opportunities, including leadership programs, to cultivate your skills and support your career
• Giving back - Make a difference to our communities through volunteer opportunities and company-organised charity drives
• 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?

News Corp Australia is the nation’s most influential media organisation, operating more than 150 household-name brands across print, digital, and multimedia. We lead the way in travel, fashion, food, health, homes, and lifestyle, and we are the largest publisher across print and digital, reaching more than 16 million Australians each month.

What’s next?

Apply now or for more information on careers at News Corp Australia visit www.newscorpaustralia.com/careers

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Diversity strengthens our national teams and newsroom as we seek to tell stories that represent the communities of Australia. Our people make us unique, and so we are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability or gender identity. Applicants of diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply!

We are committed to ensuring an accessible and supportive recruitment process. If you require any adjustments or accommodations at any stage, please do not hesitate to let us know here. In order for us to assist you, please ensure you include the role title you are applying for in the subject line. For more information regarding Diversity at NewsCorp Australia please visit www.newscorpaustralia.com/careers under the Diversity@News section.

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