Digital Editor

For over 165 years the Mercury has been at the forefront of news, public debate and entertainment in Tasmania. With its seven day multi-platform operation to both inform and challenge, the Mercury is The Voice of Tasmania. It shares tears and cheers, stimulates discussion and action, records and presents major news events and is a vital part of the fabric of Tasmania.

Every day, the Mercury’s dedicated Tasmanian team set out determined to do all the good we can in serving this state that we love. And because of that hard work, the Mercury is proudly a central part of daily life.

For more information including readership data: https://www.newscorpaustralia.com/brand/mercury/

Role Responsibilities

Oversee and drive daily content for online and print
Manage news, event and content planning
Identify biggest stories of the day and drive through to publication
Work under deadline pressure in a fast-paced newsroom environment
Lead journalists to drive subscriber growth and retention
Oversee the generation of engaging content and search for fresh stories that are not already breaking

About you

An aspiring newsroom leader with exceptional news judgement
Extensive reporting, editing and social media experience
Solid print and digital experience and ability to drive audience growth
Experience overseeing the writing of quality content to tight deadlines is desired
You are a team player with excellent communication skills and knowledge of an extensive range of topics

News Benefits

News Benefits is our way of saying thank you to our people for their valued contribution to News, our audiences, clients and communities. Thanking them for the great things they do daily, for the greater good of Australia. Our benefits include:

Exclusively ours - Access to publications and products from across the News Corp family
Health & wellbeing - Advice, support and facilities for healthy minds and bodies (including an onsite gym at our Adelaide, Brisbane & Sydney offices)
Time off - News offers a range of leave options to support your personal needs and moments that matter in life: Parental leave, Birthday leave, Volunteer leave, Career break and Compassionate leave.
Helping you grow - Development opportunities (including diversity and inclusion - focused education series) and recognition
Financial wellbeing - Support on making the most of your money
Perks & discounts - Exclusive offers across a range of products and services
Giving back - Make a difference to our communities.
Workplace Inclusion and facilities – Engage with your passions through various employee-resource groups and accessibility to multi-faith quiet rooms & parents’ rooms