Job Description
Are you passionate about shaping public opinion and influencing national conversations? The Australian Financial Review, Australia’s leading business and finance newspaper, is seeking a Deputy Opinion Editor & Leader Writer to join our editorial team and become a key voice in one of the country’s most influential newsrooms.
If you thrive in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments, have a keen understanding of public affairs, and relish the contest of ideas, this is your chance to help set the agenda at the nation’s premier business newspaper.
In this role, you will work closely with the Opinion Editor, Editor-in-Chief, and Editor to curate the daily opinion lineup and shape editorial stances, ensuring that our ‘op-ed’ section provides timely and relevant commentary on major public debates. You will also liaise across the newsroom to integrate opinion content into the AFR’s daily coverage and drive engagement.
As Deputy Opinion Editor, you will play a key role in managing the opinion section, commissioning and editing commentary pieces from a diverse range of external contributors and columnists for both digital and print publication.
In your capacity as Leader Writer, you will craft insightful and compelling editorials, articulating clear, informed arguments that reflect the AFR’s position on critical business, politics, markets, and public policy issues. You will also share responsibility for producing the weekly subscriber-only Opinion Newsletter.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will possess:
1. A background in political and/or policy-related fields
2. Working knowledge of major national and international economic trends and challenges
3. Exceptional editing and writing skills, attention to detail, and high journalistic standards
4. The ability to produce high-quality, well-argued, accessible, and engaging editorials on tight deadlines.
We highly value a strong news sense and the skills to step up to the Opinion Editor role, as needed. Some Sunday work may be required.
Additional Information
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: We're committed to a safe, respectful and inclusive Nine. From day one, you'll be encouraged to bring your whole self to work and will be supported to perform at your best.
We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, and of all ages, genders, nationalities, backgrounds and cultures as we recognise the importance and value of diverse perspectives. Should you require any adjustments to the recruitment process, please advise us when you apply.
Work rights: Please note to apply for this role you must already have the right to lawfully work and live in Australia.
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