Chief Sub Editor/News Editor

Key newspaper role in Melbourne’s West

You either have proven experience as a News Editor or you may be an enthusiastic Senior Journalist or Sub Editor looking to take that next step, either way, in this role you will become part of a successful leadership team responsible for high-level decision making affecting up to 13 mastheads.

You will have direct responsibility for some of our key newspapers in the western suburbs of Melbourne whilst leading a team of passionate reporters, you will also be heavily involved in design and layout subbing.

Your own passion for community papers is shown through your vast knowledge of how local papers can play an integral part in the communities they serve.

You will have proven, quality writing ability, and be able to develop reporters’ skills. Responsibilities include news evaluation, story advice, copy tasting, page allocation, performance reviews and leadership decisions.

This exciting opportunity is based at Fairfax Community Network's Airport West office. If you believe you have what it takes apply online at http://careers.fairfax.com.au quoting reference number 592769

And don't forget a covering letter.

Fairfax Community Network publishes 33 weekly newspapers and magazines and is part of Fairfax Media, Australasia’s largest integrated metropolitan, regional and rural print and digital media business, with more than 240 publications.