Who Are We? 

Are Media is New Zealand’s leading omnichannel content company. Every day we influence, inform, inspire, and connect with readers across magazine media, digital, video, social, e-commerce, customer review sites, podcasts, events and experiences. 

In both NZ and Australia, Are Media employs the best content creation talent and we are proud that our greatest strength is our people. 

Why Are Media?   

Join New Zealand's leading content company 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

As a sub-editor you will be part of the editorial team in our central Auckland office responsible for ensuring that the content of the New Zealand Listener is produced to the highest standard. You will work closely with the Chief Sub-Editor, Editor and Digital Editor and be accountable for the quality, accuracy and content creation excellence of the brand across all platforms and channels.

Duties

• Sub, proofread, amend, and cut copy to fit
• Check quality of copy and rewrite or re-angle copy if necessary
• Check story facts rigorously
• Take lead responsibility for the collation of the TV listings section
• Liaise with writers, designers and other parties to finalise features & columns

Skills and experience

The ideal candidate will have a minimum 3+ years’ experience of sub-editing on a leading masthead, as well as an abiding interest in, and depth of knowledge of, core Listener content: NZ and world politics, health, education, science, environmental issues, business & finance, literature, visual and performing arts, film and television. A degree in journalism or in any interesting humanities field would be helpful but not essential. You'll be familiar with InDesign, have top technical and grammatical skills, absolute accuracy and attention to detail, be a rigorous fact-checker, witty caption writer and have sound knowledge of media law, defamation and copyright. 

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 cover letter and CV via the link. Applicants must have full working rights in New Zealand to be considered for this role.