AddressNewington College are looking to appoint a motivated, dynamic, organised and creative Managing Editor to manage the production of various publications across the College on a permanent full-time basis.
The Managing Editor will work with the Director of Communications, a team of two in-house designers and an in-house writer, to project manage several major publications throughout the year, as well as work with internal stakeholders on creative briefs for ad hoc projects, to bring their ideas to life so they’re in line with the College brand guidelines and successfully achieve their objectives.
All content produced needs to be high-quality and maintain the College’s excellent reputation, while ensuring clear and effective communication with families, staff, alumni and the broader community.
Some of the publications include a bi-annual College magazine called The NC, an annual report, the Year 12 results booklet, the College’s yearbook The Newingtonian, the student planner and diaries and various other projects throughout the year.
This role will report into the Director of Communications and is based at our Stanmore senior campus. The successful applicant will work within a team of five, some of whom work on a part-time basis.
Further details about this position can be obtained by contacting Ms Melissa Wilson, Director of Communications: ********@newington.nsw.edu.au or (02) 9568 9***.
To view the position description, please copy and paste this link to your browser: https://www.newington.nsw.edu.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/2024-Managing-Editor-Position-Description.pdf
About You
The successful candidate will:
- Be tertiary educated with a Communications or equivalent degree
- Have five or more years editorial experience
- Have a track record of managing print and/or digital publications
- Exhibit excellent attention to detail and creativity
- Demonstrated experience with proofing/subediting written content
- Understand and adhere to the College’s Child Safeguarding policies and practices
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of Child Safeguarding at Newington.
Newington College is a school bustling with opportunity and rigour. We seek to educate students to think critically, stretch their learning, and approach life with curiosity and open-mindedness.
The College has 2040 students across four vibrant campuses. Our mission is to empower students to develop great hearts, inspired minds and strong wings, ready to make a positive contribution to society and the future. Founded in 1863, Newington prides itself on its inclusive and diverse community. It is a member of the GPS Association of NSW and is associated with the Uniting Church.
Further information about the College, its programs and its strategic plans is available on the College website: www.newington.nsw.edu.au.
To Apply
To be considered for this position, you must be eligible to work in Australia, e.g., hold an appropriate and current Australian work visa and to provide the following:
- Application including updated resume and cover letter in one PDF or Word document with no more than 6 pages.
- Application must be submitted electronically via relevant recruitment platforms or the College’s career website: https://www.newington.nsw.edu.au/about-newington/careers/
- Interview may be conducted at the receipt of potential application. Thus, you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
- Applications close Friday 31 May 2024.
