Pedestrian Group is on the hunt for a creative and organised e-commerce editor to join our award winning website PEDESTRIAN.TV on a 12-month parental leave cover contract.
The role calls for someone with digital newsroom experience, a journalist mindset, and a proven track record in creating high performing content across affiliate content pillars, including fashion, beauty, lifestyle, homewares, tech and/or gaming.
Reporting directly to the Head of Editorial and based out of our Sydney or Melbourne office, you will be responsible for producing affiliate content daily, in addition to reporting on results, managing key affiliate relationships, and assigning / editing affiliate stories where necessary.
The ideal candidate will be a results hungry writer or journalist with a drive to create engaging content for our Gen Z and millennial audience.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Produce e-commerce stories on PEDESTRIAN.TV per week, using data insights and a journalist mind-set to create highly engaging, on-brand affiliate content that resonates with PEDESTRIAN.TV’s Gen Z and millennial audience
- Ensure each story demonstrates excellent written and journalistic skills, as well as reflecting strong editorial judgement and adhering to brand guidelines
- Work closely with the Head of Editorial in executing the affiliate content strategy across PEDESTRIAN.TV
- Manage relationships with key affiliate partners, including Linkby, Skimlinks and Whistleout
- Manage content strategies for all major shopping events (such as Black Friday, Christmas gift guides, and Boxing Day)
- Optimise existing content based on market trends, SEO and analytical insights
- Respond to flat-fee affiliate briefs alongside our partnerships team
- Regularly report on affiliate performance, wins and key learnings
ROLE REQUIREMENTS:
- Excellent written and journalistic skills
- The ability to work in a fast paced news room
- Experience in using a CMS, optimising stories for SEO and amplifying across social media channels
- A keen interest in key affiliate content areas, including fashion, beauty, homewares, tech and gaming
- An understanding of what makes young Aussies click, share, and buy
- A hunger for results, using data to analyse performance and adapt as required
- Able to work collaboratively with the wider editorial team, actioning feedback and on occasion assigning / editing stories
- Highly organised, able to balance both planned and reactive content
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:
- 3-4 years experience in a digital newsroom, preferably creating shopping and/or affiliate content
- A proven track record in writing high performing content across at least two of the following: fashion, beauty, lifestyle, homewares, tech, and gaming
- Experience in using data analytics (Parsley or Google Analytics preferred)
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:
- Bachelor of Arts in media / journalism (desirable but not required)
- A network of affiliate, PR and brand relationships
- Experience in using affiliate marketing programs (eg Skimlinks, Linkby and Whistleout)
- Experience in using photo editing software (eg Canva)
- Experience in using social scheduling tools (eg Metricool, Later, etc)
- Experience in making vertical videos (eg TikTok, Instagram Reels)
This is a full-time, 12-month role contract role based out of Pedestrian Group’s offices in either Sydney or Melbourne.
If you’re keen to join us, send us the following:
- A cover letter outlining why you’d be the perfect fit for this role.
- Your CV (feel free to get creative)
We can’t wait to meet you!
