The Australian Financial Review is seeking a Desk Editor on a full-time basis to join its print and digital production team.
We are seeking a dedicated and motivated team player with a passion for words and meeting deadlines under pressure. Newsroom experience is a must. A strong interest in and understanding of business and good general knowledge of current affairs is preferred.
You will have experience in sub-editing and production in a way that best suits each platform. The role may involve morning, afternoon and evening hours as well as some weekend work, and can be full-time or part-time. Experience in digital production would be an advantage.
Day to day you will:
- Edit, produce and publish stories for each platform, be it digital, print, blogs, or newsletters
- Produce stories for afr.com and other channels, including finding photos, graphics, videos, and social media assets
- Write and check headlines, captions and write-offs
- Proofread
- Work with reporters to edit and rewrite copy to the highest standards
- Communicate with reporters, editors and other production staff
