The Australian Financial Review has played a central role in informing and charting the business life of the nation since 1951. In 2024, The Financial Review remains the essential daily habit of business decision makers, investors and those who promote national prosperity. The nation's most-trusted newspaper brand has become a national institution, widely regarded as Australia's premium business, finance and political publication and recognised for its news-breaking, agenda-setting and authoritative journalism.
The Financial Review is part of Nine, Australia's largest locally owned media company – the home of Australia's most trusted and loved brands spanning News, Sport, Lifestyle, and Entertainment. We pride ourselves on creating the best content, accessed by consumers when and how they want – across Publishing, Broadcasting and Digital.
Job Description Are you passionate about shaping publicopinionand influencing national conversations? The Australian Financial Review, Australia's leading business and finance newspaper, is seeking aDeputyOpinionEditor & Leader Writerto 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 theOpinionEditor, Editor-in-Chief, and Editor to curate the dailyopinionlineup 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 integrateopinioncontent into the AFR's daily coverage and drive engagement.
AsDeputyOpinionEditor , you will play a key role in managing theopinionsection, commissioning and editing commentary pieces from a diverse range of external contributors and columnists for both digital and print publication.
In your capacity asLeader 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-onlyOpinionNewsletter.
Qualifications The ideal candidate will possess:
A background in political and/or policy-related fields Working knowledge of major national and international economic trends and challenges Exceptional editing and writing skills, attention to detail, and high journalistic standards 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 theOpinionEditor 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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