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).    

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

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity to lead Are Media's vodcasting strategy across our premium lifestyle and entertainment brands. As Head of Vodcasting, you'll spearhead the development and execution of video podcast content that extends our brand reach into the rapidly growing audio-visual content space. This role offers the chance to pioneer innovative content formats while working with Australia's most trusted media brands, including Australian Women's Weekly, marie claire, and Home Beautiful. You'll be at the forefront of content evolution, bridging traditional publishing with cutting-edge digital storytelling to engage audiences across multiple platforms.

• Strategic Development: Create and implement comprehensive vodcasting strategies aligned with Are Media's brand portfolio and audience demographics
• Content Programming: Oversee the planning, production, and scheduling of video podcast series across multiple brands and platforms
• Production Management: Lead end-to-end production processes, from concept development to post-production and distribution
• Talent Coordination: Identify, brief, and manage hosts, guests, and production talent for various vodcast series
• Platform Management: Optimize content for multiple distribution channels including YouTube, Spotify Video, social media platforms, and Are Media owned channels
• Performance Analysis: Monitor viewership metrics, engagement rates, and audience feedback to continuously improve content strategy
• Budget Oversight: Manage vodcasting budgets, including equipment, talent fees, and production costs
• Cross-team Collaboration: Work closely with editorial, marketing, and digital teams to ensure content alignment and promotional support
• Industry Relations: Build and maintain relationships with industry partners, sponsors, and distribution platforms

Skills and experience

• Minimum 5 years experience in video production, podcasting, or digital content creation
• Proven track record in content strategy development and implementation
• Strong understanding of video podcast production workflows and technical requirements
• Experience with video editing software and podcast distribution platforms
• Knowledge of YouTube, Spotify Video, and emerging vodcasting platforms
• Project management skills with ability to manage multiple productions simultaneously
• Understanding of audience analytics and content performance metrics

Are Media is a proud member of Media Diversity Australia, a not-for-profit organisation working towards a media landscape that looks and sounds like Australia. We are committed to fostering 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.