National Political Editor
Core
Lead the national political agenda and deliver exclusive stories and analysis for a national audience across multiple mastheads.
Role type
Senior National Political Editor
Builds
Compelling political coverage for national audiences via The Herald Sun, The Daily Telegraph, The Courier Mail, and The Advertiser
Domain
Australian Politics / Journalism
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> research (political analysis and reporting)
Required skills
Political reporting, multiplatform content creation (video broadcast and editing), investigative storytelling, stakeholder relationship management, deadline management
Preferred skills
Experience in high-pressure news environments, leadership of editorial teams
Technologies
Video broadcast tools, editing software
Responsibilities
Break exclusive political stories, collaborate with state-based colleagues for cohesive coverage, build relationships with political figures and policymakers, report directly to the Head of News
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with line management responsibilities
