Job Description 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.
