Affiliate Editor

Broadsheet - Editorial

Broadsheet Media is looking for an affiliate editor to join our national editorial team, overseeing affiliate content and strategy. The role can be based in Melbourne or Sydney.
- Flexible working-from-home arrangements
- Training and career development
- To be a part of an ambitious, passionate and talented team

About the Role:
The Affiliate editor will report to Broadsheet’s publications director and work closely with the editorial director and strategy and solutions director to ensure Broadsheet delivers on its promise to be the best shopping resource in Australia, with engaging and insightful content that is high utility, carefully curated and timely, and which our readers can trust.

The Affiliate editor ensures smooth day-to-day running of affiliate content across Broadsheet’s platforms and channels, including newsletters.

This is a hands-on production role, involving the ideation, planning, commissioning, editing, writing and publication of content. You will produce content proactively but also in reaction to trends and the news cycle. It is also one for someone good at lateral thinking, with a creative mind, who is obsessed with finding the perfect white shirt or wide leg jeans, the most stylish shoes for a summer wedding or the perfect gift to take to that wedding, the most stylish bedside table and softest linen sheets.

You will manage contributors, including writers and photographers, and provide ongoing guidance to progress their research, pitching, writing and reporting skills. You will be someone who enjoys the technical side of driving more readers to a piece of content, including identify key search phrases and optimising articles to rank better on Google.

We're looking for someone with experience in similar editing roles, ideally working in a fast-paced, high-output digital newsroom environment. But it may also be an ideal role progression for an experienced journalist or writer with a keen understanding of digital audiences, who is keen to progress into an editing role.

Knowledge of Broadsheet and the culture and cities it covers will be an advantage, as will a familiarity with the ways in which a publication can be repackaged socially with speed, clarity, and wit. We are looking for a team player, and someone who is agile, efficient and has a “yes” mentality.

About Broadsheet Editorial:
Broadsheet editorial is a fast-paced, constantly changing news environment - the cities editor must be a highly organised, flexible and reliable individual who is self-motivated, consistently meets tight deadlines and can manage high-pressure situations in a calm and professional manner. The editor knows how to connect with audiences online, what makes successful and credible digital editorial, and has an endless curiosity about life and culture in Australia.

This is a key role within Broadsheet and an opportunity to have a significant impact at one of Australia’s most recognised, reputable and innovative digital publishers.

About Broadsheet

Broadsheet is one of the country’s most influential independent publishers and award-winning media brands. In addition to our website, we reach millions of readers through social media, print papers, videos, cookbooks and events.

For more than a decade Broadsheet has been the go-to for Australian culture. Our goal is to connect our audience with the very best our cities have to offer, from food and drink to art and design to entertainment and travel.

What We’re Looking For:

- Experience in a publishing, media or news environment, with a focus on digital
- Excellent editing and proofreading skills
- Rigorous fact-checker
- Excellent understanding of the rules of grammar, spelling and punctuation
- Excellent attention to detail
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- A solid understanding of Broadsheet’s style and tone
- Highly organised (good at prioritising, time management, multi-tasking, planning)
- Ability to meet tight deadlines and work calmly and efficiently under pressure
- Flexibility in a constantly changing news environment, including working flexible hours to meet deadlines
- Critical thinking
- A strong interest in culture and city life
- Strong understanding of SEO, online publishing tools and social media

What We Can Offer You:

- Flexible working-from-home arrangements
- Training and career development
- Ambitious, passionate and talented team
- Fun, inclusive and supportive culture
- Great inner-city location
- Perks including paid birthdays off and tickets to events
- The option to bring your dog to work

To apply, please submit your resume along with a cover letter outlining your experience and why you would be a good fit for the role.

PLEASE NOTE: Your cover letter should briefly tell us how you meet the criteria, and what you can bring to the organization. Applicants whose cover letters do not fulfil these criteria will not be considered.