News 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

If you’re looking for a writing role that is as flexible as it is fun, as fast paced as it is fulfilling, and with no two days the same, you’ve found it!

Woman’s Day is looking for a dedicated and ambitious News Writer who is willing to produce content across all sections of the magazine, as well as build stories for our website and relevant social channels. Reporting on everything from real life to entertainment, we’re searching for a journalist who has a flair for storytelling and a thorough understanding of our uniquely Aussie female audience.

With a focus on real life reporting, you’ll be a news hound with a proven track record breaking real life stories from around the country. Reporting directly to the Editor and pitching, interviewing talent, and writing cover worthy stories on a weekly basis, you’re not afraid to chase down a good story, whether it be a juicy crime read, a heart-warming tale of triumph or an exclusive celebrity interview.

This is a flexible role, with the opportunity to work from home for part of the week. You’ll be joining a dynamic, highly collaborative and supportive team, and a workplace with a focus on culture and shared goals.

Apply now to avoid missing out! 

Duties

• Pitch real life/news stories to the Editor daily
• Research, interview and write news stories for publication each week
• Help the picture department source and collate relevant images
• Liaise with and commission freelance News Writers  
• Negotiate deals with external news and picture agencies
• Contribute to the development and execution of branded campaigns
• Build stories for the Woman’s Day website and help grow our brand’s omnichannel audience.

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 InDesign, InCopy and Content Station preferred.

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.