Category Copy Editor - Sydney, Australia - Are Media

Are Media

Verified Company

Sydney, Australia

1 week ago

Posted by:

Olivia Brown

beBee Recruiter

Part time

Description

Job no: 499539

Work type:
permanent part time

Location:
Sydney

Categories:
Publishing/ Editorial

Why Are Media?
Join Australia's leading content company for woman and be part of an inspiring, creative and collaborative team.

We offer excellent people programs including; Parental Leave, Wellness, Performance Coaching & Development, Mentoring and our unique Are Media Academy (Interns, Lunch N Learns, 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.

Who Are We?
Are Media is a house of brands that women know and love.

We reach 9 in 10 Australian women every year through brands like The Australian Women's Weekly, marie claire, Who, Woman's Day, Gourmet Traveller and Australian House and Garden.

We create content across digital, magazines, social channels, customer review sites, videos, podcasts, events and experiences.

Our aim is to inform, inspire, influence and enable our audience to connect with the things they are passionate about across beauty, food, fashion, travel, parenting and entertainment.

Are Media employs Australia's best content creation talent and we are proud that our greatest strength is our people.

About the role

Are Media is on the hunt for a roving copy editor to work part time (2 days per week) across the Women's Entertainment category, assisting, where needed, 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 a two day per week role for someone who is incredibly versatile, can easily adapt their style and tone to match any brand, and with an eye for the finer details.

You'll work closely with the Editor and Senior Copy Editor of all publications, ensuring quality always comes first and assisting writers with edits where needed.

With the opportunity to work from home in line Are Media's flexible working arrangements, this is an opportunity not to be missed for someone who loves magazines and is looking for the perfect part time role.

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 workflow that always ensures best practice publication

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 change tone and style to match any of the publications in the weekly category
Ability to deal with a fast paced, changing environment

Please and send your CV via the link.

Advertised: 14 Feb 2023 AUS Eastern Daylight Time

Applications close: 14 Mar 2023 AUS Eastern Daylight Time