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 Editorial Director for AFR Ventures is responsible for driving the strategic and editorial success of key Financial Review projects, including its influential AFR Lists and Summits across key industries. AFR Ventures also oversees the paper’s Special Reports, Thought Leadership and a broad range of special events. The successful candidate will report to the Director of Ventures and work closely with the Commercial Director to develop and deliver high-quality content for new and existing partners.
Responsibilities:
- Identify, develop, and optimise new and existing event opportunities, ensuring timely, high-standard delivery of themes, agendas, and speakers.
- Collaborate with Sales to conceptualise and present Special Report opportunities; oversee the Special Reports Editor to ensure high-quality, timely content.
- Manage Program Managers to ensure successful delivery of AFR Lists, covering operations, marketing, methodology, and customer service.
- Grow and execute Thought Leadership initiatives, developing a suite of products like Insights Reports, Roundtables, and whitepapers.
- Explore and propose new products such as polling and market research, crafting campaign proposals and pricing.
Qualifications
What we would like to see on your resume:
- Proven experience in editorial leadership, content marketing, or journalism, ideally within finance or events.
- Strong project management skills, with the ability to conceptualise and develop editorial and content opportunities.
- Team leadership experience with high standards for planning, execution, and performance.
- Competent in data analysis for measuring campaign and program success.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, able to work cross-functionally and engage clients.
- Skilled in event planning with a focus on engaging, high-quality content delivery.
Additional Information
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:
At Nine, we are committed to fostering a workforce that embraces all aspects of diversity and inclusion and where practices are equitable to ensure our people experience a sense of belonging. From day one, you'll be encouraged to bring your whole self to work and will be supported to perform at your best. Should you require any adjustments to the recruitment process in order to equitably participate, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application.
We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, and of all ages, nationalities, backgrounds and cultures.
Disclaimer: We do not accept unsolicited agency resumes and are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
Work rights: Please note to apply for this role you must already have the right to lawfully work and live in Australia.
