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).   

About the role

Reporting into the Gourmet Traveller Digital Editor, the Category Editor uses their strong journalistic skills as well as knowledge of Gourmet Traveller’s key content pillars (food, dining out, travel, drinks and luxury lifestyle) to create original content that engages our audience and maintains GT’s position as a leading authority in the food, dining and travel space.

This is a truly omnichannel role, working as part of the GT content team to ideate, develop and create omnichannel content across the brand, including digital-first news content. The News Editor will build and maintain effective, respectful and regular communications with all key stakeholders and will work collaboratively alongside the team.

Duties

• Create clean, factual and highly engaging omnichannel content using insights and research tools to monitor performance, including written content for web and print as well as socials.
• Use industry contacts and relationships to secure interviews and content opportunities relevant to the GT audience.
• Under the direction of the digital editor, use SEO insights and tools to optimise existing content and convert to shoppable commerce content where possible.
• Under the direction of the editor, commission copy where appropriate, ensuring budgets and deadlines are met.
• Ensure all copy is clean, accurate and reflects GT style and tone.
• Assist with fact-checking, subbing and proofing when required.
• Manage workflow effectively to ensure all deadlines are met and clearly communicate progress with wider team.

Skills and experience

• 3+ years professional writing experience
• Experience with Content Station, WordPress, InDesign and other publishing tools
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong content ideation skills
• Solid understanding of SEO content and digital insight tools
• Relevant tertiary qualification
• Strong network of industry contacts and familiarity with Australian hospitality landscape.

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.