Editor W S Day (Remote)

Editor W S Day | Are Media | Australia

Who Are We?

Are Media is Australia’s leading omnichannel content company forwomen. Every day we influence, inform, inspire, and connect with 6 in10 Australian women across magazine media, digital, video, social,e-commerce, customer review sites, podcasts, events and experiences.  Ourbrands include The Australian Women’s Weekly, Better Homes &Gardens, Woman’s Day, marie claire, TV WEEK, New Idea, Now to Love,...

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Editor W S Day | Are Media | Australia

Who Are We?

Are Media is Australia’s leading omnichannel content company for women. Every day we influence, inform, inspire, and connect with 6 in 10 Australian women across magazine media, digital, video, social, e-commerce, customer review sites, podcasts, events and experiences.  Our brands include The Australian Women’s Weekly, Better Homes & Gardens, Woman’s Day, marie claire, TV WEEK, New Idea, Now to Love, Australian Gourmet Traveller, BEAUTY/crew and ELLE. Through our Change AREgenda we drive meaningful and positive change for women.

Are Media employs Australia’s best content creation talent and we are proud that our greatest strength is our people.

Why Are Media?

Join Australia’s leading content company for women and be part of an inspiring, creative and collaborative team. We offer excellent people programs including:

A day of leave for your birthday,
4 days of volunteering leave each year,
An inclusive parental leave program that supports all parents, families & carers,
FREE digital access to all our titles, and
Our unique Are Media Learning Academy (Digital Academy, Lunch N Learns, Mentoring and much more).

You’re welcome in the office every day, but you have the option to work from home one day a week.

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity to lead the charge at one of Australia’s most iconic brands. As the Editor, you’ll drive the editorial strategy, creating the perfect blend of celebrity, royal, news and lifestyle content that will sit in both our weekly print product and across our website, social channels (Instagram, Facebook and TikTok), and EDMS. We’re on the hunt for an omnichannel editor who can take our brand to new heights by spearheading strategic digital initiatives across all channels, all the while protecting the core of our brand – our much-loved weekly print product. You’ll work closely with our Celebrity Editorial Director to ensure circulation targets and commercial budgets are met, all while sticking to strict deadlines and maintaining key relationships with industry contacts. From crafting compelling stories to driving commercial success, you’ll be at the forefront of our omnichannel expansion, working alongside relevant digital leads to ensure Woman’s Day’s expansion and longevity as a trusted companion to generations of consumers.

Duties

The Editor will be responsible for driving the omnichannel editorial direction of the title, including cover and content strategy, issue forward planning, and working with the omnichannel content team to deliver on all KPIs and goals in line with the brand strategic plan, budgets and timelines.

Ideate and secure commercially strong content, including cover line-ups and digital content in line with best practice using SEO, circulations and other key data insights
Maintain a high-quality editorial content mix across pillars and platforms
Execute and support strategies set by Are Media’s Centres of Excellence (Social, SEO, EDMs)
Manage, lead and inspire 6+ direct reports
Drive a united cross-platform Omni Channel team with a shoppable mindset
Drive and maintain best practice workflows

Skills and experience

10 + years relevant experience in magazines/digital media
Be a true Woman’s Day brand champion
Have a strong understanding and proven experience in cover craft
Be commercially driven to achieve revenue and EBITDA targets across the brand
A history in creating, editing or commissioning quality journalism
Strong contact list that spans across talent, PRs and media
Drive a united cross-platform omnichannel team
High attention to detail and time management skills
Ability to work positively with a wide variety of stakeholders and be efficient in managing up as well as down
Experience in/understanding of working across multiple platforms
Flexibility to change and ability to manage the related demands
Strong knowledge of media law

Are Media is committed to a diverse, respectful, collaborative & inclusive workplace. We know & value the success this brings for everyone and we welcome & encourage applications from diverse backgrounds. When you apply, please let us know of any reasonable adjustments you may need during the interview process.

Please apply now and send your CV via the link.

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