Who Are We?

Are Media is Australia’s leading omnichannel content company. 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).    

At Are Media, you'll be in the office four days a week, with one day to work from home.

About the role 

The Deputy Editor plays a key leadership role in managing editorial operations and supporting omnichannel workflows. This role is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day production of the weekly print magazine, ensuring content is delivered on time, to the highest quality, and aligned with the editorial vision.

Leading a dynamic team of content producers, copy editors, and editors, the Deputy Editor fosters a collaborative, efficient, and innovative work environment while ensuring high standards of creativity, accuracy, and content excellence.

Duties

• Creating & Conceptualising: Oversee content production, mentor team members, commission freelancers, edit and proof content, and create social media assets.
• Team Leadership: Set team direction, manage performance, drive engagement, and implement innovation while aligning with company strategy.
• Leading Workflows & Enterprising: Identify content opportunities, build industry relationships, provide mentorship, conduct performance reviews, and support training.
• Organising & Executing: Manage editorial calendars, optimise content for SEO and audience engagement, and ensure strategic content alignment. Maintain best practice workflows, keep content within budget, and meet deadlines for campaigns and events. 

Skills and experience  

• Demonstrated experience in omnichannel content creation and/or publishing
• Experience with ContentStation, Canva, Indesign and digital publishing platforms
• Experience with SEO
• Strong content ideation skills, including commerce content
• Strong editorial judgement, making decisions on content that drives results
• Experience leading teams
• Strong written and verbal communication skills 
• Strong interpersonal skills; The ability to manage stakeholder relationships effectively

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.