Fronts editor

Sydney - Australia

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 2 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

Guardian Australia is part of Guardian News & Media (GNM) publisher of. As a leading global media organisation we are renowned for our pioneering independent journalism and our award-winning digital products.

We are seeking a fronts editor evenings to join our Editorial team to curate and present stories across Guardian Australias website as well as for Google News and Apple News.

This role is being offered on a full-time permanent basis working on a seven-day roster with early starts or late finishes. This role is open to candidates based in either Sydney or Melbourne.

In this role you will

Display stories on Guardian Australias website effectively and imaginatively in liaison with newsdesk and audience editors
Use data analysis tools to ensure optimal performance of stories on all platforms and to develop strategies for the best use of Guardian content
Send breaking news alerts to the Guardian app subscribers to email alerts and Apple News in liaison with newsdesk editors
Monitor live blogs for potential headline changes to complement news stories
Select impactful images illustrations and video in conjunction with the picture desk and the multimedia team
Communicate with third party platforms such as Apple News to promote Guardian stories to best advantage
Liaise with global Guardian teams on best practice for fronts editing
Monitor internal analytics and other fronts (UK US EU International) for their best pieces to present on Australia front
Manage story selection for Google Showcase
Suggest headline changes images or video to improve the performance of stories on the front

Youll bring.

Knowledge and experience

Experience in curating a digital news site
Strong news judgment
Subbing and production experience
Knowledge of external platforms such as Google and Apple News
Data analysis experience
Interest in and wide knowledge of the output of Guardian Australia
Understanding of the editorial aims and values of the Guardian
Awareness of the needs and interests of the Guardians readers/audiences

Skills and behaviours

A passion for independent journalism and an understanding of our editorial code and values
Excellent writing communication and production skills
Meticulous eye for detail grammar and spelling
Good news sense and ability to handle writers copy sensitively
Ability to learn and apply new skills quickly
Willingness to take responsibility for editing decisions in collaboration with the news desk
Excellent planning and organisational skills
Ability to edit copy quickly and accurately under pressure
Flair for writing headlines and other page furniture
Team player enthusiastic with strong interpersonal skills
Logical imaginative adaptable and flexible
Ability to accept constructive criticism

About working at Guardian Australia

Hybrid working
Employee assistance program (EAP) to support employee wellbeing
Paid volunteer leave
Dedicated diversity and inclusion employee groups action plans (including our Reconciliation Action Plan) and cultural competency training
Guardian digital subscription

For more information please view the full job descriptionhere.

This role is being offered on a full-time permanent basis working on a seven-day roster with early starts or late finishes.

Closing date for applications: Tuesday 24 March 2026

If you have application questions or if you require an adjustment to be made during the recruitment process please email

We believe that our role in the Australian media is to give a voice to the most marginalised people in society and value and respect all differences in all people including people of colour Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples people from different social classes people with diverse gender and sexual identities and people with disabilities (seen and unseen). We believe that these communities must be centred in the work we do bringing a new perspective and a diversity of thought. We also encourage flexible working and aim to create a work environment where all employees feel respected.

DescriptionGuardian Australia is part of Guardian News & Media (GNM) publisher of. As a leading global media organisation we are renowned for our pioneering independent journalism and our award-winning digital products.We are seeking a fronts editor evenings to join our Editorial team to curate and ...