If you are an experienced news journalist, love F1 and other forms of motorsport and want to work full-time for Speedcafe, this is the job for you.
Full details below.
Job Title: News Editor, F1
Location: Remote
Employment Type: Full-time
Location: Remote
Employment Type: Full-time
Join Australia’s leading motorsport news outlet. Speedcafe, Australia’s go-to destination for motorsport coverage, is seeking a passionate and experienced News Editor to lead our F1 coverage. If you’re an experienced journalist who lives and breathes F1, this is your chance to cover the pinnacle of motorsport for a dedicated and continually growing audience.About the Role
As our News Editor, F1, your primary responsibility will be to take charge of our F1 coverage — from breaking news and race reports to analysis, interviews, and features. Working closely with Speedcafe’s editorial team, you’ll play a key role in shaping how we deliver F1 content to our loyal readership. While F1 is the focus of the role, coverage of other categories will also be required.
As our News Editor, F1, your primary responsibility will be to take charge of our F1 coverage — from breaking news and race reports to analysis, interviews, and features. Working closely with Speedcafe’s editorial team, you’ll play a key role in shaping how we deliver F1 content to our loyal readership. While F1 is the focus of the role, coverage of other categories will also be required.
Responsibilities
- Report on breaking F1 news with accuracy and speed
- Write and publish high-quality articles covering F1, Supercars and all other relevant categories
- Conduct interviews with drivers, team personnel, and other key figures in motorsport
- Cover race weekends with session reports and reaction news
- Engage with global F1 media and sources
- Collaborate with the wider editorial team to ensure consistent, compelling coverage
- Uphold Speedcafe’s editorial standards
Requirements
- Proven experience as a motorsport or sports journalist
- Deep knowledge of F1, both historical and current
- Exceptional writing, editing, and headline-writing skills
- Strong news sense with the ability to identify emerging stories
- Ability to work autonomously and thrive under pressure
- Comfortable working odd hours to cover international events
- Familiarity with CMS platforms, SEO principles, and social media
What We Offer
- Be part of the best editorial team in Australian motorsport
- Flexibility to work remotely
- Competitive salary, with potential for growth
- A chance to shape F1 coverage for Australia’s leading motorsport platform
To apply email [email protected] with your resume, cover letter and portfolio of published work.
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