Video Chief of Staff

What's the role?

Reporting to the Head of Vision for Free News and Lifestyle, the news.com.au Video Chief of staff is heavily involved in the day to day operation of video across the site and social media platforms (YouTube, Tiktok, Instagram, Facebook). The role includes managing a team to produce long and short form video packages across breaking news, entertainment, sport, travel and lifestyle content.

Key Responsibilities:

• Pitch breaking news stories as well as other genres such as entertainment, lifestyle, travel and sport.

• Lead the Newsroom: Direct and manage a team of video producers, to ensure timely, accurate, and high-quality reporting.

• Work closely with the head of vision to define and shape the daily direction, ensuring content aligns with news.com.au vision.

• Be involved in longer form video coverage for the news.com.au investigations team.