Foreign Editor

What's the role?

Sky News is seeking an experienced and strategic Foreign Editor to lead our global news coverage from our headquarters in Surry Hills, Sydney. In this pivotal leadership role, you will shape the editorial approach, spearhead short- and long-term content plans for major international events, and manage the operational logistics of global deployments.

Managing a dedicated network of correspondents and producers across Washington, New Zealand, Asia and the UK, you will bridge the gap between fast-moving international current affairs and high-quality, commercially impactful storytelling for television and digital platforms.

This role is based in Sydney and will be offered as a fulltime, permanent position.

Key Responsibilities:

• Decide on the editorial strategy for foreign news, supervising content production and sub-editing to ensure strict quality control that supports business objectives.

• Support, mentor, and manage a global team of correspondents and producers, overseeing career development, performance management, rostering, and expense approvals.

• Plan and execute the complex logistics of foreign assignments, including organising travel, visas, accreditation, and booking field crews.

• Lead the coverage strategy for major international events, such as significant global elections, partnering closely with the digital team for cross-platform amplification.

• Maintain relationships with foreign news partners including AP/Reuters & Fox News to source material and arrange live content.

• Maintain relevant guides and help train other newsroom staff in how to access foreign content.

Who are you?

• You possess a minimum of 8 years of television experience, backed by a proven track record of leading and managing teams—ideally within foreign environments.

• You bring high-level skills in planning comprehensive news coverage alongside an outstanding sense of news judgment and a deep understanding of international current affairs.

• You have a deep understanding of the legal considerations of news production, with the practical ability to write, voice, and edit packages if needed.

• You have exceptional time management skills, the ability to withstand high-pressure environments, and excellent stakeholder management capabilities.

• You are a purposeful, principled collaborator who takes pride in delivering high-impact results while fostering a culture of honesty, integrity, and teamwork.

Why News Corp Australia

Join a culture where innovation is our operating rhythm. You’ll work on a diverse portfolio of Australia’s most loved brands and play a pivotal role in leading the technological shift in how we create commercial content. Our vibrant, hybrid work environment and dynamic, values-driven culture empowers you to push boundaries, collaborate as one unified team, and make a positive, measurable impact for all Australians.

News Extras Benefits is a commitment to our people for their valued contribution to News, our audiences, clients and communities.

Our benefits include:

• Exclusively ours - Access to publications and products from across the News Corp family

• Perks & discounts - Exclusive offers across a range of products and services that deliver genuine cost savings and benefits

• 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.

• Financial wellbeing - Support on making the most of your money

In addition to our perks and benefits, employees have access to a number of initiatives and programs that support their wellbeing and professional growth, such as:

• Helping you grow - Access tailored development opportunities, including leadership programs, to cultivate your skills and support your career

• Giving back - Make a difference to our communities through volunteer opportunities and company-organised charity drives

• Workplace Inclusion and facilities – Engage with your passions through various employee-resource groups and accessibility to multi-faith quiet rooms & parents’ rooms

Who are we?

Sky News is Australia’s leading 24-hour multi-channel and multi-platform news service provider.

Operated by Australian News Channel Pty Ltd (ANC), a subsidiary of News Corp Australia, its channels include Sky News Live, Sky News Weather, Sky News Extra, Sky News UK, FOX SPORTS News and Australia Channel for international audiences.

Sky News Australia also operates a national digital network reaching millions of Australians each month across digital platforms including SkyNews.com.au, YouTube, Facebook and News Corp Australia websites.

Sky News Australia’s unrivalled broadcast and digital news content features award-winning journalists, exclusive insights from the biggest names in politics, ground-breaking special investigations, and live breaking news, sport and weather.

What’s next?

Apply now or for more information on careers at Sky News Australia

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Diversity strengthens our national teams and newsroom as we seek to tell stories that represent the communities of Australia. Our people make us unique, and so we are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability or gender identity. Applicants of diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply!

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