What's the role? Take responsibility for Sky News' award-winning political team as Canberra Bureau Chief. Based in Parliament house, this leadership role focuses on both editorial and personnel management with a goal of breaking news stories and providing high quality news coverage. This is an essential role in the lead up to the next Federal Election. Key Responsibilities - Manage the Sky News Parliament House office - Make key editorial decisions and execute political news coverage - Lead and manage a team of reporters and producers. This includes assigning duties, providing direction and management of performance processes - Support the production of political news programmes, including Politics Now & Sunday Agenda - Maintain and develop professional contacts that will assist you in enhancing on-air coverage - Handle administrative functions of the office, including staff rostering, leave approvals and expense approvals - Ensure that content meets legal requirements and legal advice is passed on to relevant editorial staff Who are you? - At least seven years of news experience, preferably within political journalism - Experience in managing staff - Excellent knowledge of Australian politics, news and international current affairs - Ability to write and edit news content - Knowledge of production systems including ENPS and Quantel News Benefits News Benefits is our way of saying thank you to our people for their valued contribution to News, our audiences, clients and communities. 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