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

Are Media is on the hunt for a roving copy editor to work across the Women’s Entertainment category, assisting on our weekly brands including Woman’s Day, New Idea, TV Week, Who, Take 5 and that's life! 

Joining a talented group of copy editors in a dynamic, creative, and highly driven team, you’ll be responsible for copy editing and fact checking everything from celebrity updates and exclusive interviews with Aussie talent, to breaking news stories and lifestyle and food content, sometimes working across multiple publications in a week.

This is an exciting role for someone who is incredibly versatile, can easily adapt their style and tone in print and online to match any brand, and with an eye for the finer details. You’ll work closely with the Editorial Director, Editor and Senior Copy Editor of all publications, ensuring quality always comes first and assisting writers with edits where needed.

It's an opportunity not to be missed for someone who loves magazines and working in a dynamic, fun and friendly team. This is a permanent part time opportunity, working 4 days per week. 

Duties

• Stay up to date with celebrity, royal, TV/entertainment and breaking Aussie news
• Copy edit and fact check magazine features – editorial and lifestyle - providing feedback and guidance for writers and contributors
• Help maintain the overall tone of the publication being worked on
• Take charge of legal checks and prepublication processes where required
• Adhere to a clear and effective workflow that always ensures best practice publication

Skills and experience

• Minimum 3 years’ experience on a magazine, website, or related industry
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with an attention to detail that is second to none
• Ability to change tone and style to match any of the publications in the weekly category
• Ability to deal with a fast paced, changing environment
• Experience with editorial software applications

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.