Executive Editor, Nine.com.au

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.com.au is looking for an Executive Editor to lead the team. This is a newly created, pivotal leadership role within Nine's Publishing division, where you will shape and drive the strategic editorial direction of Nine.com.au.

Reporting to the Managing Director, Publishing, you will work closely with commercial, audience, and strategy teams to align the site's editorial vision with Nine's broader goals. You will lead a large newsroom of journalists, producers, and editors, inspiring them to produce high-quality, ambitious journalism that engages a diverse national audience.

Day to day you will:

• Set and finesse the editorial direction for Nine.com.au, aligning with audience trends, the Nine Publishing ecosystem, and broader Nine strategic and commercial goals
• Work with Product and Tech teams to ensure the website and customer interface support strategic aims
• Continuously drive and strengthen the overall editorial proposition and quality of Nine.com.au
• Generate original, ambitious ideas and foster the development of ideas from others
• Drive the news agenda for a diverse Australian readership and forward plan to deliver ambitious and complex journalism
• Lead the newsroom by implementing strategies to support, engage, and develop staff, fostering a collaborative team environment
• Develop and adhere to the budget, including managing staff FTE and freelance budgets
• Work collaboratively and productively with national counterparts

Qualifications

What you'll bring:

• Previous experience in a senior editorial role with a major site or masthead
• Proven ability to effectively lead a large team
• Ability to create a robust and considered editorial strategy for a site with a national audience
• Outstanding journalistic background
• Commercial awareness of target markets, audience growth, and international trends
• Ability to set direction for, inspire and engage a newsroom
• Ability to develop and maintain cooperative and positive relationships with executive-level peers
• Strong professional leadership, budgeting, and staff management skills

To apply:

Please submit your resume and cover letter by Friday 10 October 2025.

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.