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

As Deputy Editor, you’ll work closely with the Editor to drive exceptional editorial, commercial, and production outcomes for Gourmet Traveller. You will collaborate with the editor, creative director, contributors, and commercial partners to ensure consistent standards are implemented across multi-platform mediums.

Duties

• Omnichannel content creation, including feature writing, proofing and sub-editing copy.
• Brief and commission contributor content, ensuring deadlines and budgets are met and overall GT standards are upheld.
• Manage production workflow to ensure clear communication within the team and keep omnichannel production flows freely and on schedule.
• Ensure commercial deliverables are met.
• Work closely with the team on brand extensions such as events like the Annual Restaurant Awards, books, one-shots, proactive native content campaigns and digital executions.
• Support the editor with team leadership duties, including recruitment, onboarding, mentoring, recognition and offboarding.

Skills and experience

• Highly focused with strong organisational skills and ability to prioritise competing demands.
• A minimum 7 years experience in publishing and content creation with proven editorial judgment and the ability to create content that drives results, including both editorial and commercial. 
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to manage stakeholder relationships effectively. 
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills, with previous management experience.
• Experience with editorial tools and digital publishing platforms, including InDesign, Content Station and Wordpress.
• Ability to deal with a fast-paced, changing environment. 

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.