Copy Editor - Woman's Day

Advertising Industry Careers
Sydney, NSW Full Time
POSTED ON 9/5/2024 CLOSED ON 9/15/2024

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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).   

We support flexible ways of working through our Activity Based Working (ABW) model. We encourage a balance of working in the office and remotely and we believe this enables our people to do their best work.

About The Role

Woman’s Day is looking for an experienced and dedicated copy editor to join its dynamic editorial team.

As one of two copy editors in a creative and fast-paced environment, 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. Working on Australia’s highest selling weekly magazine will mean one thing – plenty of variety and no two days the same!

We’re looking for someone who has exceptional attention to detail, who can help write headlines, captions and coverlines, and maintain the tone of the brand on all platforms – print and digital. You’ll work closely with the Editor and Senior Copy Editor, ensuring quality always comes first, assisting writers with editing, legal changes and all other aspects of the pre-publication process.

This is a great opportunity for someone who loves teamwork, who thrives on tight deadlines and who can manage a fast-paced and ever-changing work week. While the role will centre around the print product, we’re looking for someone with digital publishing skills who can also contribute to editing and publishing stories across the brand’s website and associated social channels.

If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you so please apply now!

Duties

Stay up to date with all celebrity, royal and breaking Aussie news

Copy edit and fact check a variety of content, providing feedback and guidance for writers and contributors

Be responsible for maintaining the overall tone of the publication, while also being creative and innovative with new approaches and styles

Take charge of legal checks and prepublication processes

Adhere to a clear and effective workflow that ensures best practice publication of the product each month

Contribute to the brand’s website and social platforms where required

Help copy edit relevant marketing and advertising material where required

Skills And Experience

Minimum 3 years’ experience on a magazine, website, or related industry

Strong written and verbal communication skills with an attention to detail that is second to none

Ability to deal with a fast paced, changing environment

Professional, mature, and decisive in approach

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.

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