Deputy News Director

Nine is Australia’s largest locally owned media company. Working at Nine, you’ll have access to a unique range of experiences and opportunities, helping drive the success of the country’s most trusted television, radio, digital and publishing brands. 

Our content reaches almost every Australian - meaning what we do has real impact. We bring people together, celebrate the big moments, and capture the everyday ones.

Some of our most beloved brands have been part of Australian life for generations, and others - new on the scene - have already found their place firmly in our lives. We’re evolving and we need people like you to bring new ideas, innovate and make your mark.

We are seeking a high-calibre Deputy News Director to support the Adelaide News Director in driving the operational and strategic evolution of our Adelaide newsroom. This is a pivotal leadership position designed for a professional who excels at balancing high-level editorial oversight with the business mechanics of a modern, multi-platform news organisation.

The successful candidate will support the News Director in driving day-to-day newsroom performance, long-term strategy, and multi-platform growth, while fostering a positive, collaborative culture.

Key Responsibilities

Day to day, you will: 

• Partner with the News Director to develop, execute, and support long-term newsroom strategies that ensure future growth and market dominance.
• Assist in overseeing day-to-day newsroom operations, maintaining ethical standards, and ensuring journalistic integrity.
• Embrace a wide-ranging and hands-on editorial role, contributing to daily production roles
• Drive digital-first workflows, leveraging analytics to inform content decisions and audience engagement strategies across all platforms.
• Foster a high-performance culture by providing consistent leadership support and professional growth opportunities for the team.
• Mentor the editorial staff to cultivate a pipeline of internal talent and improve the overall newsroom's capability.
• Identify and implement innovative technologies and reporting techniques to keep the newsroom ahead of industry trends.
• Ensure seamless integration between broadcast and digital teams to deliver a unified multi-platform journalism strategy.
• Step into high-level decision-making roles in the absence of the News Director to provide continuity and leadership stability.

Please submit your resume and cover letter by 9 a.m., Monday, March 2nd.

To be successful in this role, you will be a strategic leader who understands that a modern newsroom’s success relies as much on empowering people and fostering a collaborative culture as it does on editorial excellence. 

What you’ll bring: 

• Proven experience in a leadership role within a newsroom, with the ability to inspire and manage diverse teams and drive positive culture.
• Demonstrated strong editorial judgment.
• Expert knowledge of a major newsroom and the intricate day-to-day operations required to run it.
• A deep understanding of both the Adelaide and Australian media landscape and audience behaviours.
• Deep understanding of newsroom analytics and the technical requirements of multi-platform distribution.
• Experience managing budgets and operational resources is advantageous.

How we work

At Nine, our flexible work options vary by role and team. Depending on the position, this may include flexible hours, hybrid work, or part-time arrangements. We welcome discussing your flexibility needs during the hiring process - just ask the Talent Acquisition team. 

Our employee benefits include:

• Access to 'Employee Exclusives' program - a way of getting closer to our incredible brands, offering unique experiences, behind-the-scenes access, and awesome perks.
• Digital newspaper subscription to our mastheads.

More info at Nine Careers.

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.