October 25, 2024

Are Media

Sydney

PART TIME & OTHER

Copy Editor

Job no: 500007
Work type: permanent part time
Location: Sydney
Categories: Publishing/ Editorial

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
Are Media is on the hunt for a roving part-time copy editor to work two days a week across the Women’s Entertainment category, assisting on our weekly brands including Woman’s Day, New Idea, TV Week, Who, Take 5 and that's life!
Joining a talented group of copy editors in a dynamic, creative, and highly driven team, you’ll be responsible for copy editing and fact checking everything from celebrity updates and exclusive interviews with Aussie talent, to breaking news stories and lifestyle and food content, sometimes working across multiple publications in a week.
This is an exciting role for someone who is versatile, can easily adapt their style and tone in print and online to match any brand, and with an eye for the finer details. You’ll work closely with the Editorial Directors, Editors and Senior Copy Editor of all publications, ensuring both quality and smooth omnichannel workflow, and assisting writers with edits where needed.
It's an opportunity not to be missed for someone who loves magazines and working in a dynamic, fun and friendly team.
Duties

Stay up to date with celebrity, royal, TV/entertainment and breaking Aussie news
Copy edit and fact check magazine features – editorial and lifestyle - providing feedback and guidance for writers and contributors
Help maintain the overall tone of the publication being worked on
Take charge of legal checks and prepublication processes where required
Adhere to a clear and effective omnichannel workflow

Skills and experience

Minimum 3 years’ experience on a magazine, website, or related industry
Strong written and verbal communication skills with high-level attention to detail
Ability to change tone and style to match any of the publications in the Women’s Entertainment vertical
Ability to deal with a fast paced, changing environment
Experience with editorial software applications

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 and send your CV via the link.

Advertised: 25 Oct 2024 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 15 Nov 2024 AUS Eastern Daylight Time