Producer

Job Description

The Australian Financial Review is seeking a talented and detail-oriented Producer. Producers are integral to the newsroom, responsible for sub-editing copy and headlines, choosing the best images, graphics and illustrations, and publishing stories. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, breaking news environment and possesses a keen news sense, sharp copy-editing skills, an eye for detail and the ability to remain calm under pressure.

Producers work across morning, afternoon and weekend shifts.

Day to day you will:

• Edit stories in the content management system, focusing on production quality and deadlines.
• Identify and correct errors or mistakes in stories and select appropriate captions and images.
• Craft engaging combinations of headlines, write-offs/precedes, and visuals to create compelling "sells" for stories.
• Liaise with reporters and topic editors to edit stories and re-work copy to the highest standards.
• Enhance stories with other assets such as photographs, videos, graphics, multimedia, and key points.
• Cooperate with senior production staff, monitor internal Slack channels and planning boards to ensure stories meet deadlines.
• Curate, edit, and schedule newsletters , monitor live blogs for quality, and craft/send push notifications and social media posts as required.
• Update the homepage under direction of the News Director, if required.

Qualifications

What you’ll bring:

• Previous experience in sub-editing and production for online publishing.
• A strong understanding of news and current affairs.
• Experience working in content management systems and familiarity with analytics tools and SEO.
• Excellent knowledge of the English language, grammar, and syntax, with a keen eye for detail.
• Ability to work quickly and accurately to deadlines in a fast-paced, agile environment.
• Understanding of legal best practice, including defamation laws.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to accept and deliver feedback about stories in a professional manner.
• Knowledge of business journalism, markets, and/or politics, and experience posting to social media for an online publisher or writing/editing a live blog is desirable.

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.