Entertainment Writer

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).    

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. 

About the role

Woman’s Day is on the hunt for a driven and highly ambitious Entertainment Writer to report on all things TV, books, film, and entertainment. In particular, we’re on the lookout for someone who loves the small screen – from reality to streaming, documentaries and everything in between.

You’ll be required to pitch and write original content and have a thorough understanding of the local entertainment industry. This role is for the ultimate go-getter, someone who is as comfortable interviewing stars on the red carpet as they are setting up photoshoots with some of Australia’s biggest names – and the up and comers everyone will soon be talking about, too. You’ll be a networker who is dedicated to building relationships with relevant talent and industry insiders, and someone who knows a good story when they see one – and won’t stop until they’ve got it! We’re searching for a journalist who has a flair for storytelling and a thorough understanding of our uniquely Aussie female audience.

This is a part time contract role until the end of the year. Working 3 days per week, you’ll be offered the flexibility to work from home where possible and have the opportunity to be part of a dynamic, fun and lively office environment, with a team that is supportive and highly collaborative. As well as writing for the magazine, you’ll also be asked to contribute to pitching and building stories for our website and relevant social channels.

If watching TV as part of your day job sounds like a dream, this is definitely the gig for you!  

Duties                                                                                                 

• Pitch original entertainment and TV news stories to the Editor on daily basis
• Research, interview and write multiple stories for the publication each week
• Help the picture department source and collate relevant images
• Liaise with publicists and PR agencies to negotiate access to talent and relevant editorial material, working to build and maintain strong relationships
• Attend launches and events for movies, TV and music, as well as screenings, photoshoots and interviews
• Have a thorough understanding of the Australian Entertainment industry and remain abreast of current trends and insights

Skills and experience

• At least two years’ experience in a fast-paced newsroom or publishing house
• Strong written and verbal communication skills 
• A tertiary degree in Communications/Journalism or similar
• An ability to work to tight deadlines
• Proficiency in publishing tools such as InCopy and Content Station is desirable but not essential
• An established list of Entertainment industry contacts will also be looked upon favourably  
• Digital experience highly regarded

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. 

Please apply now and send your CV via the link.