Jobs in Macquarie

What’s the role?

This is a rare chance to take the editorial reins at one of Australia’s leading digital news platforms during the most crucial hours of the news cycle. As Afternoon Editor at SkyNews.com.au , you’ll be the driving force behind our evening news agenda.

This role gives you the opportunity to lead breaking news coverage, shape political commentary, and curate the stories that dominate national conversation.

You’ll work at the heart of a high-performing newsroom, collaborating across digital, video, and broadcast teams to deliver powerful, fast-turnaround content that commands attention. This role is tailor-made for a sharp, decisive editor who thrives in the adrenaline of live news, has a deep understanding of Australia’s political landscape, and wants to lead a dynamic team where their work is enjoyed by millions of Australians.

In this role you will :

• Lead Sky News Australia’s afternoon and evening editorial output, setting the agenda during prime time and thinking ahead to the next day’s news cycle.
• Manage a team of digital reporters, overseeing their workflow, training, and publishing priorities.
• Sub-edit and publish copy quickly, ensuring accuracy, impact, and strong audience engagement.
• Curate the SkyNews.com.au homepage with top-performing and breaking content.
• Coordinate with digital video and on-air teams to ensure content is turned around swiftly.
• Oversee roster management and editorial planning to ensure optimal coverage seven days a week.

Who are you?

Who are we?

Sky News Australia is one of the country’s leading news brands. It delivers breaking news, opinion, and exclusive insights around the clock, with platforms spanning subscription and free-to-air TV, radio, online owned and operated services, social media and streaming. Our Digital team is at the forefront of political and national coverage, blending the immediacy of television with the reach and agility of digital platforms. We value bold thinking, journalistic integrity, and teamwork. We are passionate about making a real impact for our audiences across Australia.