Ecommerce Editor

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eCommerce Editor
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Overview
As Editor, eCommerce (Editorial), you'll lead the editorial output, shaping content quality, team performance and growth across platforms. Reporting to the eCommerce Content Lead, you'll support the delivery of content strategy and drive results by ensuring smooth editorial operations, high-impact storytelling and cross-functional alignment.
This role is central to scaling a high-performing content team that's fast, agile and audience-obsessed. You'll have eight direct reports (including a deputy and five writers) with a dotted line to a social producer, and you'll also manage freelancers and contributors to ensure consistent delivery of content that's authoritative, engaging and on-brand.
Key Responsibilities
Drive high-quality content execution across site, social and emerging platforms by leading the editorial team and aligning delivery with strategy
Oversee a team of writers, work closely with your deputy and social lead and collaborate with SEO, commercial and product stakeholders
Provide actionable, high-impact feedback that supports both performance and professional development
Oversee editorial calendar, delivery cadence and daily editorial workflow across tentpole, seasonal and evergreen content
Manage freelance and contributor rosters to maintain output, consistency and quality
Optimise content based on performance data, SEO insights and editorial best practice
Collaborate with SEO, social, commercial and product stakeholders to align output with performance, revenue and amplification priorities
Work closely with the Content Lead to execute against growth strategy, including test-and-learn initiatives and content alignment across on-site, EDM and off-platform channels
Champion content that reflects brand voice, tone and user needs while fostering a high-performance, collaborative editorial culture
Monitor competitor activity and emerging trends to inform content direction and opportunities
Represent eComm editorial in stakeholder meetings and standups, ensuring performance and initiatives are visible and well-communicated
Who are you?
At least 5+ years proven editorial leadership/people management experience in a digital-first, fast-paced environment
Excellent people management skills – knows how to extract the best from a multidisciplinary team, manage performance and give clear, motivating feedback
Willing to have tricky conversations, coach writers and support career progression
Opportunity spotting, initiative, drive and the ability to inspire a team
Fast-paced, quick thinker, solutions-oriented and positive under pressure
Demonstrated ability to grow audience and revenue through editorial excellence
Broad content expertise across writing, editing, video and social
Proven experience of off-platform content management, creation and innovation
Strong content planning and coordination skills
High editorial standards and a nose for what cuts through
Strong stakeholder relationship-building and management skills
Comfortable creating video and appearing on-camera where required
Confident public speaker who can advocate for the brand in internal and external settings
Experience using multiple CMS platforms and creative tools such as Canva and Monday
Desirable: Newsroom experience, understanding of the changing SEO landscape, experience managing EDMs and editing social video
News Benefits
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?
We are proud to be Australia's most impactful media group, we're even prouder of what we stand for. Together, we inform, advocate and inspire all Australians, for a better Australia. With over 150 brands across news, sport and lifestyle, News Corp Australia is trusted by over 18 million Australians a month to provide the information and inspiration they seek. Renowned for world-class journalism and marketing services nationally and internationally, we offer a fast-paced environment that encourages individuals to take control of their future and challenge themselves in ever-changing fields.
What's next?
Apply now or for more information on careers at News Corp Australia visit
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