Company Description
The Australian Financial Review has played a central role in informing and charting the business life of the nation since 1951. In 2024, The Financial Review remains the essential daily habit of business decision makers, investors and those who promote national prosperity. The nation’s most-trusted newspaper brand has become a national institution, widely regarded as Australia’s premium business, finance and political publication and recognised for its news-breaking, agenda-setting and authoritative journalism.
The Financial Review is part of Nine, Australia’s largest locally owned media company – the home of Australia’s most trusted and loved brands spanning News, Sport, Lifestyle, and Entertainment. We pride ourselves on creating the best content, accessed by consumers when and how they want – across Publishing, Broadcasting and Digital.
Job Description
The Australian Financial Review is seeking a dynamic and experienced lifestyle journalist/editor to work with the Life & Leisure editor in commissioning, editing and delivering compelling stories that captivate our audience both online and in print.
As the associate editor, you will play a crucial role in shaping our lifestyle content.
Key responsibilities
- Collaborate with the editor to commission and edit lifestyle content, ensuring high-quality output weekly.
- Develop innovative ways to engage readers.
- Rewrite and edit articles, and undertake writing assignments.
- Maximise digital content presentation, including SEO and effective headlines.
- Maintain high editorial standards and manage multiple deadlines.
- Work with digital and visual teams to enhance storytelling.
- Coordinate with designers and photographers to enrich content.
- Partner with the commercial team to explore advertising opportunities while preserving editorial integrity.
- Cultivate relationships in lifestyle sectors for story development.
- Represent The Australian Financial Review at lifestyle events.
Qualifications
- Proven lifestyle writing and editing experience with a strong portfolio.
- Excellent writing, commissioning, editing, and communication skills.
- Strong organisational abilities for managing multiple projects and production processes.
- Knowledge across Life & Leisure’s subject areas.
- Collaborative mindset, attention to detail and accuracy.
- Experience working with digital formats is advantageous.
- Familiarity with content management systems and design tools like InDesign is a plus.
Additional Information
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:
We're committed to a safe, respectful and inclusive Nine. From day one, you'll be encouraged to bring your whole self to work and will be supported to perform at your best.
We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, and of all ages, genders, nationalities, backgrounds and cultures as we recognise the importance and value of diverse perspectives. Should you require any adjustments to the recruitment process, please advise us when you apply.
