Melbourne Bureau Chief

What's the role?

The Melbourne Sky News Bureau Chief leads the news coverage and operation of Sky News’ Melbourne office. Working as part of the Sky News editorial leadership team, you ensure a high standard of news coverage and planning. This role manages a variety of editorial leadership activities, including breaking news and generating original news content for Sky News broadcast and digital channels.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the network's coverage in Melbourne, providing editorial direction and support for the team of reporters and camera operators
• Plan and coordinate daily and long-term news coverage, including deployment of resources and communication with other networks for pool arrangements
• Maintain a detailed news diary, anticipate future news needs and make editorial recommendations for coverage
• Produce content for on air use – including writing, editing and assembling within ENPS
• Manage staff including rostering and performance processes.
• Sub reporter scripts and provide feedback on editorial approach
• Support the team in generating news content that support's the company's digital strategy
• Manage and maintain professional contacts and relations
• Ensure content meets legal requirements and legal advice is passed on to relevant editorial staff.
• Ensure editorial staff comply with WHS requirements during breaking news and special coverage.
• Ensure editorial staff complete and comply with all News Corp and ANC policies.
• Develop and maintain a relationship with other news networks (Channels 7, 9, ABC, SBS and 10) to ensure coverage of all new stories and press conferences is delivered.

Who are you?

• At least 5 years of newsroom experience
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of Melbourne news, with a focus on politics
• Outstanding communication skills and ability to influence and direct a team
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to multitask.
• Resilience and the ability to work under pressure
• Knowledge and experience of news production techniques and systems, with ENPS preferred

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

Benefits

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?

Sky News is Australia’s leading 24-hour multi-channel and multi-platform news service provider.

Operated by Australian News Channel Pty Ltd (ANC), a subsidiary of News Corp Australia, its channels include Sky News Live, Sky News Weather, Sky News Extra, Sky News UK, FOX SPORTS News and Australia Channel for international audiences.

Sky News Australia also operates a national digital network reaching millions of Australians each month across digital platforms including SkyNews.com.au, YouTube, Facebook and News Corp Australia websites.

Sky News Australia’s unrivalled broadcast and digital news content features award-winning journalists, exclusive insights from the biggest names in politics, ground-breaking special investigations, and live breaking news, sport and weather.

What’s next?

Apply now or for more information on careers at Sky News Australia

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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