Deputy property editor

Job Description

The property team at The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age is looking for a Deputy Property Editor who will help shape our coverage and assume a leadership role in the team.


About Us

We are part of Nine, Australia's largest locally owned media company and the home of Australia's most trusted and loved brands spanning News, Sport, Lifestyle, and Entertainment.


About the Team

Our team is comprised of hundreds of Australia's best journalists, photographers, editors, sub editors and designers.


Key Responsibilities:

* Pitch original stories for self and others, including national and local stories, daily and longer-term projects to suit publication in both Sydney and Melbourne.
* Write news leads and collaborate with the national property editor on copy flows.
* Develop and maintain relationships with contacts to generate story ideas.
* Consider feedback from analytics in shaping story selection.
* Work with data, ensuring accuracy and clarity in reporting.
* Stay informed on property market trends and develop skills in writing analysis.
* Collaborate on headlines, graphics, and story treatment with the national property editor.


Requirements

* A keen interest in the property market, and either a broad knowledge of the topic and a range of contacts - or a willingness to learn fast.
* Newsroom experience and a track record as a self-starter who can work independently, generate ideas, report and write stories with complexity and depth.
* Strong news judgement and an ability to problem-solve.
* Experience meeting deadlines and working with multiple stakeholders.
* Excellent copy and strong attention to detail.