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News Corp Australia Executive Editor - Body & Soul in NSW, Australia
What’s the role?
Body+Soul, Australia’s number one health and wellbeing media brand, is looking for a talented Executive Editor to join our team. A leading voice and trusted source for 20 years, Body+Soul is a rapidly growing multi-platform brand that includes a national print product appearing every weekend in The Sunday Telegraph (NSW), Herald Sun (VIC), Sunday Mail (QLD and SA) and Sunday Tasmanian. Reporting to the Editor-In-Chief, this exciting full-time role will play an integral part in the future success and growth of the brand as we break the health stories that matter to Australia.
About the role:
Focus on the ideation, creation and execution of exceptional multi-platform editorial content that will drive traffic and audience engagement across all channels, spanning editorial pillars including health, wellness, fitness, nutrition, sex and relationships
Work closely with the Editor-In-Chief to lead the team and ensure Body+Soul maintains its position as Australia's number one health media brand
Play a key role in implementing the Body+Soul vision/strategy, with the objective of growing the brand across print, digital, social, video and audio channels
Drive a digital-first approach to print content, working closely with the team to foster multi-platform thinking with every piece of content we create and commission
Oversee a strong pipeline of timely, newsworthy covers, playing a key role in securing exclusives, top talent and stories that will drive traffic, headlines and PR for the brand
Commission internal and external writers, edit copy to the highest editorial standards, and track/manage budgets
Work closely with the Editor-In-Chief, commercial and marketing departments, key stakeholders across the business and the News Health Network to execute major brand campaigns and initiatives, including Health of the Nation, The Fit List and wellness travel
Help drive a smart, positive and agile team culture, constantly looking for new ways of working that will drive efficiency and ensure we're focused on the work that really counts
Maintain a digitally-led editorial calendar and forward plan, working closely with the team on compelling content that spans all Body+Soul's major pillars
Represent Body+Soul in market, helping to build strategic relationships and partnerships that will elevate and grow the brand
Deputise for the Editor-In-Chief when required, and be responsible for the smooth day-to-day running of this rapidly-growing brand
Who are you?
A senior editor, leader and multi-platform content creator with an equally strong background in digital and print journalism
A seasoned trend spotter, with a finely tuned radar for what’s making waves both globally and locally, and a genuine passion for health, fitness, mental and physical wellness and breaking news
A positive, proactive team player with a strategic mind and deep understanding of how content will succeed across all channels
Someone who thrives under pressure, constantly looks for solutions and proactively puts forward fresh thinking and ideas that will grow the Body+Soul brand
Commercially-minded, and able to juggle multiple deadlines, projects and priorities across the full suite of the brand with ease
Someone with a thorough understanding of SEO, digital analytics and strong experience in platform-specific content creation across a variety of mediums, in particular video
News Benefits
News Benefits is our way of saying thank you to our people for their valued contribution to News, our audiences, clients and communities. Thanking them for the great things they do daily, for the greater good of Australia. Our benefits include:
Exclusively ours - Access to publications and products from across the News Corp family
Health & wellbeing - Advice, support and facilities for healthy minds and bodies (including an onsite gym at our Adelaide, Brisbane & Sydney offices)
Time off - News offers a range of leave options to support your personal needs and moments that matter in life: Parental leave, Birthday leave, Volunteer leave, Career break and Compassionate leave.
Helping you grow - Development opportunities (including diversity and inclusion - focused education series) and recognition
Financial wellbeing - Support on making the most of your money
Perks & discounts - Exclusive offers across a range of products and services
Giving back - Make a difference to our communities.
Workplace Inclusion and facilities – Engage with your passions through various employee-resource groups and accessibility to multi-faith quiet rooms & parents’ rooms
Who are we?
News Corp Australia is an innovative, energetic and commercial business with some of the most powerful and trusted brands in the country including Body+Soul, Delicious, Escape, GQ, Vogue, The Australian and news.com.au. Collectively, our print and digital assets reach an audience of 16 million people. Truly integrated, across every brand and every platform.
What’s next?
Apply now or for more information on careers at News Corp Australia visit www.newscorpaustralia.com/careers
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion We know that diversity strengthens our teams and newsrooms as we seek to tell stories that represent the diverse communities of Australia that we serve. Our people make us unique and we all have a story. We encourage people of all ages, backgrounds, races, cultures, religions, sexual orientations, abilities and gender identities to apply. Inclusion is important to us and we want everyone at News to bring their whole-selves to work. If you require any accommodations or adjustments throughout the recruitment process, or would like to outline which pronouns you prefer, please feel free to let us know.
If you require any accommodations or adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please feel free to let us know. For more information regarding Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at NewsCorp Australia please visit www.newscorpaustralia.com/careers under the DEI section.
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