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

Join Are Media's dynamic Content team as a Copy Editor in this permanent part-time position. You'll be responsible for ensuring editorial excellence across Are Media's diverse portfolio of brands, working with high-quality content that reaches millions of readers. This is an exciting opportunity to shape compelling narratives while maintaining the distinctive voice and standards that define Are Media's premium publications, all while enjoying the work-life balance that comes with permanent part-time employment.

Duties

• Content Review & Editing: Copy edit articles, features, and digital content for grammar, style, accuracy, and brand consistency across multiple publications
• Quality Assurance: Proofread final content before publication, ensuring all materials meet Are Media's editorial standards and legal requirements
• Brand Voice Management: Maintain consistency in tone, style, and messaging across different Are Media brands and platforms
• Fact-Checking: Verify information, sources, and references to ensure content accuracy and credibility
• Digital Content Optimization: Edit content for SEO best practices and digital-first publishing requirements
• Collaboration: Work closely with writers, editors, and production teams to meet tight deadlines and publication schedules
• Style Guide Adherence: Apply and maintain Are Media's house style guidelines and contribute to their ongoing development
• Cross-Platform Editing: Adapt content for various formats including print, digital, social media, and newsletters

Skills and experience

• Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications, English, or related field
• Minimum 3-5 years of copy editing experience, preferably in publishing or media
• Exceptional command of English grammar, spelling, and punctuation
• Proficiency in content management systems and digital publishing platforms
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work under tight deadlines
• Experience with AP Style, Chicago Manual of Style, or similar editorial guidelines

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.