Ecommerce Deputy Editor

Our eCommerce team delivers trusted, expert-led product recommendations through news.com.au's Checkout and across brands including Body+Soul, Escape, Kidspot, Taste and our State and Communities mastheads.
We're building a culture of editorial excellence with a focus on high-quality, trusted advice that helps Australians make confident shopping decisions.
**About the Role:**
As Deputy Editor, you are the second-in-command in our eCommerce editorial team, reporting to the Editor.
You'll play a critical role in keeping content operations running smoothly, ensuring deadlines are met and editorial standards remain high.
You will manage workflow across the team, guide writers and optimise processes to improve efficiency and performance.
This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can balance attention to detail with the ability to pivot quickly.
+ Oversee content production processes across the department ensuring efficiency, quality and strategic alignment
+ Manage day-to-day workflow and deadlines across the editorial team
+ Mentor writers and social producers to develop skills and maintain high content standards
+ Optimise workflow efficiency and track performance metrics to identify improvements
+ Collaborate with the Editor and stakeholders to refine strategies and improve outcomes
+ Monitor competitor activity and industry trends to inform content direction
+ Support the planning and execution of tentpole and seasonal content projects
+ Champion brand voice and editorial quality across all content
**Who are you?
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+ At least 5+ years relevant experience in content creation and management including team leadership
+ Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
+ Demonstrated ability to mentor and develop team members
+ Proven experience of off-platform content management, creation and innovation
+ Opportunity spotting, initiative, drive and the ability to inspire a team
+ Fast-paced, quick thinker, solutions-oriented and positive under pressure
+ Broad content expertise across writing, editing, video and social
+ 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 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?
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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?
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Apply now or for more information on careers at News Corp Australia visit
**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.
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**_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_** **_under the DEI section._**
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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, backed by a team of more than 5,000 dedicated people across the country, News Corp Australia is trusted by over 17 million Australians a month to provide the information and inspiration they seek across multiple digital, video, audio and print platforms.
Renowned for world-class journalism and marketing services nationally and internationally, we are passionate, creative and dynamic.
We offer a fast-paced environment that encourages individuals to take control of their future and challenge themselves in ever-changing fields.
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