Presenter (Show Host)

Job Description :

Position: Presenter (Show Host)

Location: London (London Bridge)

Type: In Office

News24 is the new brand name for Sky News Australia. After 30 years as an innovator
in the news industry, the network has adopted a new brand name and is expanding its
world-leading news and commentary digital strategy. As one of the top 10 most viewed
English-language news channels in the world on YouTube, this new role is a unique
opportunity to join an established news brand with global reach which also has the
agility, dynamism and ambition of a startup brand.

As a News24 UK Presenter, based in the United Kingdom, you will be the lead voice and face
hosting a daily opinion show tackling major global issues, international politics, and current
affairs across News24's broadcast and digital platforms. You bring a sharp editorial vision, high-
energy on-screen authority, and the ability to command a fast-paced broadcast environment.
Candidates must have extensive on-camera broadcasting experience, a fearless approach to
opinion-led commentary, and a sophisticated understanding of global news and modern digital
publishing strategies.

Reports to: News24 UK Executive Producer

Key Responsibilities
 Host a Daily Opinion Show: Drive and anchor a daily flagship opinion show focused on
global affairs, international politics, and breaking news, establishing a strong, agenda-
setting presence.
 Editorial Leadership: Work closely with your production team and Executive Producer
to pitch bold angles, refine show rundowns, and construct compelling monologues
that drive ratings and spark debate.
 High-Impact Interviewing: Conduct sharp, insightful, and fearless interviews with high-
profile guests.
 Content Generation: Write and deliver sharp on-air editorial commentary, scripts, and
collaborate with the digital producing team.
 Live Control Room Collaboration: Command the studio during live broadcasts,
communicating effectively with control room producers, technical directors, and field
reporters during high-pressure or breaking news situations.
 Digital Integration: Partner with digital teams to adapt key show segments,
monologues, and digital-first clips to maximize audience reach across News24’s online
platforms.
 Compliance & Standards: Ensure all show content meets News24’s quality control
standards, adheres to relevant legal parameters, and strictly complies with
broadcasting codes.

Who are you?
 Proven track record as a broadcast television host, anchor, or presenter with extensive
experience in live broadcasting.
 Deep, authoritative knowledge of global politics, current affairs, and major world
events.
 Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the gravitas to challenge
guests from politicians to business leaders and foreign correspondents.
 Strong writing ability, capable of crafting punchy monologues, sharp questions, and
engaging script copy under strict deadline pressure.
 Familiarity with newsroom workflows and rundown systems (such as ENPS) is ideal,
alongside a strong understanding of control room dynamics.
 Highly adaptable, resilient under live breaking news pressure, and maintaining a
collaborative approach with producers and technical crews.
 In-office presence required, with flexibility around working hours to adapt to shifting
global news cycles and show demands.
 Thorough knowledge of News24 products, editorial tone, and brand values.
 Strong working knowledge of media law, defamation, and broadcasting codes.
 Must have a very good knowledge of global politics and current affairs, and a good
understanding of news events occurring elsewhere in the world.
 Take a hands-on approach to story selection, research, and script writing with the
ability to plan highly viral online segments, react in real-time to breaking news, and
conduct sharp interviews with guests.
 Must be able to work under pressure to meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive
attitude.
 Must be willing to learn and adapt to new working practices and contribute to new
programs.
 Ability to work independently when required and to carry out assignments that are not
part of the day-to-day routine.

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 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 people.

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.

• Time off - News offers a range of leave options to support your personal needs and moments that matter in life.

• 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

Who are we?

News24 (formerly Sky News Australia) - Australia’s first live 24-hour news channel - is the home of Australia’s top rating opinion shows, award-winning political coverage, live breaking news, sport and weather, expert business insights and groundbreaking documentaries.
Bringing a unique Australian perspective to the world, News24 champions open discussion and presents a broad range of perspectives on the issues that matter most.
Delivering real news and honest views, it reflects the many voices of Australia and provides space for all sides of every debate to help inform decisions.
The multi-platform network reaches more than 11.3 million Australians each month across broadcast and digital platforms. It is the number one non-sport channel on national subscription television service Foxtel and the country’s most engaging digital news brand.
News24’s unrivalled 24-hour multi-platform news service is owned and operated by Australian News Channel Pty Ltd (ANC). ANC is owned by News Corp Australia, a subsidiary of News Corp.
ANC operates and distributes News24 branded broadcast and streaming services including News24, News24 Weather, News24 World, News24 Regional, News24 Now and News24 in New Zealand, as well as FOX SPORTS News in Australia. ANC also operates an expansive digital network including leading news site News24.com.au and digital radio channel News24 Radio.
News24 has a national presence with its headquarters operating out of Sydney and interstate bureaus in Canberra’s Parliament House, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, the Gold Coast, Adelaide, Darwin and Hobart. It also has international bureaus in the United States (Washington DC), Asia (Taiwan) and New Zealand (Wellington).

What’s next?

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