Living & Wellness Writer - Refinery29

5 days ago

Surry Hills, Australia Pedestrian Group Full time

Company Description

Pedestrian Group (_Winner - Publishing Company of the Year, Mumbrella Publish Awards 2021_) is on the hunt for a Living & Wellness Writer to be part of the continued growth of Refinery29 Australia, Australia’s leading publication for women and underrepresented people.

Refinery29 is the leading media and entertainment company focused on women and underrepresented voices, with a global audience footprint of 249 million across all platforms. Through a variety of lifestyle stories, original video programming, social, shareable content, and live experiences, Refinery29 provides its audience with the inspiration and tools to discover and pursue a more independent, stylish, and informed life. Please visit Refinery29 Australia for more information and to browse content. You can also visit our other international editions including the US, UK, France and Germany.

**Job Description**:
Reporting to the Head of Editorial for Refinery29 Australia, the writer will be well-versed in all things living, sex, wellness and work, and the complex ways these intersect with identity, culture and self-expression.

The Living & Wellness Writer will be required to:

- Write 2-3 stories per day
- Work with the Head of Editorial & Managing Editor to set the agenda for Refinery29’s conversation-driving coverage of living and wellness trends
- Conceptualise unique ways to cover the biggest living, wellness and work & money stories of the day ‘the Refinery29 way’, moving the conversation forward at every turn
- Grow and maintain an incredible network of contributors who reflect Australia’s diversity
- Write, pitch and edit copy quickly and accurately under tight deadlines
- Source and integrate products into feature and gallery-style pieces
- Support commercial partnerships by attending brainstorms as needed and creating editorial packages that help drive sales revenue
- Interview the most interesting names in the living, wellness and work & money spaces, both globally and locally
- Represent Refinery29 at industry events as required
- Platform content on Refinery29 Australia’s social channels including but not limited to TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest and Twitter

This is a full-time role based out of Pedestrian Group’s offices in either Sydney or Melbourne.

**Qualifications**:
The position calls for someone with:

- Previous experience writing living and/or wellness content, ideally with some commentary and opinion mixed in
- Positive, intuitive/proactive and collaborative team player
- Superior judgement and discretion
- Deep understanding of the diversity and intersectionality of young polycultural audiences
- Strong industry contacts or an eagerness to forge strong relationships
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills

If this sounds like your dream job, send us your CV and a cover letter outlining why you’re the perfect fit

Additional Information
**Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion**:
Disclaimer: We do not accept unsolicited agency resumes and are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

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