Digital Editor

What's the role?

The Daily Telegraph is looking for a Digital Editor to lead the digital presentation and distribution of our journalism across one of Australia’s most competitive news environments. This is a key editorial leadership role responsible for guiding on-platform and off-platform producers, driving strong digital performance and ensuring our content reaches and engages audiences across all digital channels.

The role requires a strong understanding of digital news publishing, audience behaviour and the needs of a NSW audience, with a clear focus on delivering timely, compelling and high-performing content.

Working at the centre of a fast-paced newsroom, the Digital Editor will play a critical role in shaping how stories are presented, prioritised and distributed throughout the day. The successful candidate will combine sharp news judgement with strong digital production skills, leadership capability and a deep understanding of what resonates with local audiences.

Key responsibilities

• Lead on-platform and off-platform producers across The Daily Telegraph’s digital news operation

• Oversee the presentation, placement and distribution of content across the masthead’s digital channels

• Drive digital publishing decisions that maximise audience reach, engagement and subscriber value

• Ensure content is tailored to the needs and interests of a NSW audience

• Work closely with newsroom leaders, editors and reporters to identify priority stories and digital opportunities

• Optimise headlines, story packaging, homepages, article promotion and channel distribution

• Maintain a strong focus on breaking news, live coverage and major audience moments

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

• Ensure a consistent, high-quality user experience across digital touchpoints

• Lead and develop a team of producers in a fast-moving, deadline-driven environment

Who are you?

• At least five years’ experience managing content on news websites

• Strong experience in digital news production, publishing and audience-focused content strategy

• Proven ability to lead teams and manage digital workflows in a breaking news environment

• Strong understanding of NSW news, issues and audience interests

• Excellent news judgement and a strong instinct for digital story presentation and promotion

• Experience using analytics and performance data to improve content outcomes

• Strong communication, collaboration and organisational skills

• Ability to work calmly and decisively under pressure

What we’re looking for

• A digital-first editor with strong leadership capability

• A sharp operator who understands what matters to NSW audiences

• Someone who can balance speed, accuracy and performance

• A collaborative newsroom leader who can bring out the best in producers and work effectively with editorial teams across the business

This is an opportunity to play a central role in how The Daily Telegraph reaches and grows its digital audience. You’ll help shape the presentation and distribution of agenda-setting journalism at one of Australia’s leading metropolitan media brands.

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?

We are proud to be Australia’s most impactful media group, we’re even prouder of what we stand for: Together, we inform, advocate and inspire all Australians, for a better Australia.

With over 150 brands across news, sport and lifestyle, backed by a team of more than 5,000 dedicated people across the country, News Corp Australia is trusted by over 17 million Australians a month to provide the information and inspiration they seek across multiple digital, video, audio and print platforms.

Renowned for world-class journalism and marketing services nationally and internationally, we are passionate, creative and dynamic. We offer a fast-paced environment that encourages individuals to take control of their future and challenge themselves in ever-changing fields.

News Corp Australia is evolving in response to the expectations and challenges of the digital world in which we now live. We have an amazing opportunity to reinvent our industry and redefine the future of media in Australia. We are passionate about what we do and are proud of our heritage of world-class journalism and entrepreneurial spirit. Our environment is supportive and friendly, we encourage innovation, collaboration and creative thinking. If you thrive on being challenged and enjoy working in a fast-paced stimulating environment, come and join us on this incredible journey.

What’s next?

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

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