Omnichannel Managing Editor - Better Homes & Gardens

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

Reporting to the Editor, the Omnichannel Managing Editor of Better Homes and Gardens will work to achieve the best overall editorial and production outcomes for the brand.

Supporting the Editor of Better Homes and Gardens with the day-to-day running of the brand, this role will be a key driver of the holistic implementation of omnichannel processes and ideas. This includes ideating and executing cross-channel strategy, sourcing content and brand partners, writing, editing and image sourcing, overseeing an extensive contractor database of regular commissions and delivery of quality projects across categories of craft, decorating, DIY, gardening, and more. Plus, liaising with BHGTV to align on information sharing and generate supporting projects for TV segments.

The Omnichannel Managing Editor is an integral role that will manage production flow, create original omnichannel content, and liaise with key partners.

Duties

• Manage production workflow of magazine, while prioritising and supporting digital and social executions.
• Leadership and management of direct reports as well as external contributors such as writers, photographers, and stylists.
• Writing and editing across the BHG categories, adhering to and championing the direction of BHG brand guidelines.
• Ideation, creation and management of commercial partnerships and sponsored content.
• Collaboration with creative team to ensure best practice and innovation across all digital and print channels.
• Attend events on behalf of BHG, representing the brand and driving commercial objectives.

Skills and experience

• Required 5+ years experience writing and editing in one of more of the areas of: interior decorating and styling, DIY, craft, food, gardening, travel, pets, beauty, health and wellbeing/lifestyle.
• Experience writing for both print and digital (social experience advantageous).
• Excellent communication and grammar skills with strong attention to detail.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills with experience in workload prioritisation.
• Ability to work in and enhance a collaborative team environment.
• Excellent communication skills with experience in building new relationships and contacts and dealing effectively and efficiently with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Creative thinking with the ability to balance commercial and editorial requirements.

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.