Assistant News Operations Manager

About the role

The newsroom is looking for an Assistant News Operations Manager to provide strong administrative and operational support while contributing to project management, research and budget planning. The role is critical in helping newsroom teams operate efficiently and meet tight deadlines, working closely with editorial, operations and corporate stakeholders on both day-to-day operations and longer-term initiatives.

Key responsibilities

• Manage travel arrangements for the editorial team
• Prepare and raise purchase orders, track invoices and support payment processes in line with corporate governance requirements
• Support content rights and clearance processing
• Provide logistics support for newsroom activities, events and projects
• Act as a reliable operational point of contact for day-to-day execution
• Support project management: planning, timelines, deliverable tracking and cross-team coordination
• Assist in budget planning, cost tracking and expenditure monitoring for projects, events and initiatives
• Identify and support the adoption of technologies and tools that improve newsroom workflows and productivity
• Help stakeholders integrate technology-enabled solutions into projects and processes

Required profile

• Degree in any discipline
• At least 4 years of relevant experience in administrative, operations, project support or editorial roles
• Demonstrated experience in analytical, research, project coordination or budget-related work
• Experience in editorial or rights management
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Preferred: experience supporting projects in media or newsroom environments, comfort with tight deadlines, attention to detail, independence and stakeholder collaboration

Required skills

• Familiarity with purchase order processes, budgeting and basic financial controls
• Good written and verbal communication
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other efficiency tools