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.