Head of News

What's the role?

The Head of News is a senior editorial leadership role responsible for overseeing The Daily Telegraph’s news desk operations, newsroom content generation and daily news curation. The role leads the planning, commissioning and execution of high-impact journalism that meets the needs of The Daily Telegraph’s growing subscriber audience and supports the masthead’s s editorial and commercial objectives.

The position has accountability for the effective day-to-day leadership of the news desk and the chiefs of staff team, who in turn manage reporters, photographers and video teams across a seven-day roster. The Head of News is responsible for ensuring newsroom resources are aligned to editorial priorities, breaking news demands, planned coverage and major projects throughout the year.

A core component of the role is the strategic planning and delivery of set plays, editorial campaigns and major newsroom projects across the annual calendar. The Head of News works closely with senior editorial leaders to identify opportunities for distinctive, subscriber-led journalism, strengthen newsroom performance and support long-term audience growth.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day operations of the news desk

• Manage and develop the chiefs of staff function

• Oversee content planning and commissioning across news, photography and video teams

• Ensure clear newsroom workflows and effective cross-team communication

• Lead editorial responses to major breaking news events and significant coverage moments

• Develop and execute forward plans for key news periods, campaigns and special projects

• Content management in print production, including backbenching key news assignments

• Use audience insights, performance data and editorial judgement to inform content strategy

• Contribute to broader editorial leadership discussions and organisational planning

Leadership expectations

• Provide clear editorial direction and operational leadership

• Build trust, accountability and strong team performance

• Coach and develop direct reports and broader newsroom talent

• Lead with urgency, sound judgement and professionalism

• Contribute positively to the culture, values and strategic goals of The Daily Telegraph and News Corp Australia

Who are you?

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in newsroom environments, including substantial leadership experience

• Demonstrated success in leading editorial teams within a large, fast-paced metropolitan news operation

• Strong experience in news editing, commissioning, newsroom management and content planning in our publishing system

• Proven capability in managing complex editorial rosters and multi-disciplinary teams

• Experience delivering major editorial projects, set plays and campaign-led coverage

• Strong understanding of audience strategy and subscriber-focused publishing models

• Well-developed strategic planning and operational leadership skills

• High-level communication, stakeholder management and decision-making capability

• Strong knowledge of digital publishing, newsroom workflows and multi-platform storytelling

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

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?

The Daily Telegraph is more than a newspaper. It is more than a website. It is Sydney and NSW in words, images and video. It is a constantly updated snapshot of the brilliant, vibrant, pulsing metropolis of Sydney (and the state) and all of its people and ideas. With a total monthly cross-platform audience of 4.8 million, The Daily Telegraph provides readers with all the news and sport they need, anytime and in any place*. As the #1 newspaper in NSW Monday to Friday, The Daily Telegraph has a proud reputation as a trusted news-breaking brand that sets the agenda and gets the rest of the country talking. It gives advertisers the opportunity to reach a highly engaged mass audience, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, with the Saturday edition enabling advertisers to own the weekend with targeted liftouts and sections including the At Home and Real Estate flip book.

What’s next?

Apply now or for more information on careers at News Corp Australia visit www.newscorpaustralia.com/careers

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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