News producer

Guardian Australia is part of Guardian News & Media (GNM), publisher of theguardian.com. As a leading global media organisation, we are renowned for our pioneering independent journalism and our award-winning digital products. We are seeking for a news producer to be responsible for a full range of production tasks for Guardian Australia, including subediting and publishing stories, displaying them on the website and disseminating through social media. This role is being offered on a full-time 12 month contract, working on a seven-day roster with early starts or late finishes, including one weekend day each week. This role is open to candidates in both Sydney and Melbourne. In this role you will… Edit copy for online content including articles, blogs, videos, galleries, interactives, podcasts and social media posts, correcting grammar and spelling, consistent with Guardian styleEnsure accuracy of what we publishWrite page furniture, assign tagsAdd pictures and multimedia elements Write engaging and SEO-friendly web headlinesAdd internal and external web links and cross-referencesCreate and/or edit picture galleries, polls and quizzes, video and audio pagesDisplay stories on the Guardian Australia website effectively and imaginatively Work on social media promotion of stories as requiredCover for the deputy production editor/production editor and news desk editors as requiredRetrieve wire stories and use them to create articlesLiaise with reporters on story progress and to resolve any issues with filed storiesLiaise with lawyers, as needed, to resolve any outstanding issues before publication You’ll bring…. Knowledge and experienceSubbing and production experience – ideally both online and printExpertise in using web tools for editing and layoutInterest in and wide knowledge of the output of Guardian AustraliaDemonstrable enthusiasm for and interest in web and print journalismUnderstanding the editorial aims and values of the GuardianAwareness of the needs and interests of the Guardian’s readers/audiencesAppreciation of Guardian history Skills and behavioursExcellent writing and communication skillsExcellent production skillsMeticulous eye for detail, grammar and spellingAbility to handle writers’ copy sensitivelyAbility to learn and apply new skills quickly and thoroughlyWillingness to take responsibility for editing decisions, in collaboration with the news deskExcellent planning and organisational skills Ability to edit copy quickly and accurately under pressureFlair for writing headlines and other page furnitureTeam player, enthusiastic with strong interpersonal skillsLogical, imaginative, adaptable and flexibleAbility to accept constructive criticismA passion for independent journalism and an understanding of our editorial code and valuesAbout working at Guardian Australia… Hybrid working Employee assistance program (EAP) to support employee wellbeingPaid volunteer leaveDedicated diversity and inclusion employee groups, action plans (including our Reconciliation Action Plan) and cultural competency trainingGuardian digital subscription For more information please view the full job description here. This role is being offered on a full-time 12 month contract, working on a seven-day roster with early starts or late finishes, including one weekend day each week. This role is open to candidates in both Sydney and Melbourne. To apply for this position, please apply online and upload your résumé (maximum three pages) plus covering letter. In your covering letter please outline your motivation for applying for the role and why you think you are suitable. Closing date for applications: 3 November 2026 If you have application questions or if you require an adjustment to be made during the recruitment process, please email australia.hr@theguardian.com GNM Australia Limited (Guardian Australia) is proud to be a fair and ethical employer. Australian editorial minimum rates of pay by band and grade are outlined in the Journalists (GNM Australia Pty Ltd) Enterprise Agreement 2024 for roles that fall under its coverage. We believe that our role in the Australian media is to give a voice to the most marginalised people in society and value and respect all differences in all people — including people of colour, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from different social classes, people with diverse gender and sexual identities, and people with disabilities (seen and unseen). We believe that these communities must be centred in the work we do, bringing a new perspective and a diversity of thought. We also encourage flexible working and aim to create a work environment where all employees feel respected.