Company Description

WAtoday has been a powerful, independent voice in WA media since launching in 2008. In joining us you'll play a key role in maintaining our reputation as one of the state’s most-read and trusted news sites, delivering quality, fearless journalism across a breadth of topics.

Job Description

An exceptional opportunity exists for an experienced Editor to lead WAtoday and drive impactful journalism that resonates with both WA and national audiences. This leadership role is responsible for setting and executing the editorial vision, managing staff, and collaborating with editors across The Age, The Sydney Morning Herald, and Brisbane Times.

The successful candidate will have strong editing and leadership skills, a deep understanding of key news issues in WA, and a passion for growing digital subscriptions. This role is central to enhancing editorial quality, audience engagement and upholding newsroom values.

Day to day you will:

• Implement the editorial vision and strategy for WAtoday.
• Lead the news agenda in WA and explain local issues for national readers.
• Drive high standards of journalism.
• Manage and develop a team of journalists, providing feedback and fostering a collaborative environment.
• Understand and meet the needs of our WA and national audiences.
• Manage budgets effectively and work within agreed resource parameters.

Qualifications

What you'll bring:

• Outstanding journalistic background with first-rate news judgment.
• Proven ability to identify and develop agenda-setting journalism.
• Commercial awareness and understanding of target markets.
• Strong leadership, budgeting and staff management skills.
• Excellent organisation and time management.
• Ability to work collaboratively with teams across different locations.

Closing date for applications: Friday 29 August 2025

Additional Information

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.

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.