Editor/Writer

Editor/Writer

• Permanent Role
• $70-80K PA
• Sydney NSW

POSITION

We have a full-time position of Editor/Writer based Sydney for a German Press Agency news provider. The position is working in a competitive news environment where excellent writing, speed and good knowledge of global affairs are crucial.

SKILLS

• The ability to recognize and develop newsworthy stories of global interest and write in German accurately under pressure
• German at the level of a German native and professional journalist
• Strong organizational skills
• Outstanding communication skills
• Tertiary Qualification
• At least two years of full-time editing experience in the news media
• Flexibility and openness to working in the evenings and on weekends
• Advanced-level professional competency in English language

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan, coordinate and drive the coverage of stories from all over the world
• Translate and edit English language stories from reporters in the field into German to get accurate news to the wire quickly
• Communicate with our desk in Berlin
• Write articles under deadline pressure
• Manage our website, communicate with our clients, select photos, tweet breaking news

SALARY

The position is a great opportunity for an internationally minded journalist who wants to produce up-to-the-minute news stories for a global audience within a modern newsroom environment. The salary offered will be $70,000 to $80,000 per annum.

TO APPLY

Applications in Word format should be forwarded to us by clicking the ‘Apply’ button below.