Job Description
Guardian Australia is part of Guardian News & Media (GNM), publisher of theguardian.com.
As a leading global media organisation, we are renowned for our pioneering independent journalism and our award-winning digital products.
We are seeking a talented commercial editor to join Guardian Labs - our in‑house creative and content studio. You'll be collaborating with a dynamic team of editors, producers, designers and leading creatives to deliver best in class content.
The successful candidate will lead Guardian Labs campaigns from concept to execution - driving ideation, crafting compelling copy, commissioning content, and ensuring quality across multimedia and video projects.
You'll work on…
Strategy
Working with the Creative Solutions Manager, Commercial Editor and the Head of Commercial Content to create content strategies to meet client audience and communication objectives.
Creating off-platform amplification plans for social media and content amplification platforms, and using creative flair/copywriting to reinvigorate existing social channels.
Identifying audience insights and patterns and communicating them to the wider Guardian Labs team to improve overall content strategy and commercial plays.
Playing a key role in supporting Guardian Labs in the delivery of projects and winning new business, including presenting alongside sales teams in client pitches and at post campaign stage.
Understanding past campaigns, pulling insights and building case studies to support current/future work.
Using data from campaign performance to find insights and learnings adaptable to new partnerships.
Implementation
Oversee social media campaigns for branded content partnerships (including posts, stories, reels and new formats to grow engagement and audience).
Writing copy, commissioning content (video, audio, podcast and bespoke builds) and assisting team with client content creation.
Commissioning editor and content lead on Guardian Labs campaigns.
Working with internal teams (production, ad ops, and sales) to ensure all targets and expectations are met.
Completing insightful client reporting on campaign performance and delivering performance insights to internal teams.
Actively contributing in client brainstorms, writing content strategies, headlines and blurbs for content responses to pitches, demonstrating an ability to think outside the box and suggesting innovative formats (videos, builds etc) alongside articles.
Problem solving with sales teams and clients, maintaining an adaptive mindset, to meet commercial business objectives.
Writing headlines and social push copy to maximise engagement, and selecting the most compelling imagery to maximise traffic.
GLabs brand
Managing Guardian Labs social channels and audience to grow brand awareness. Content publishing, copy and image sourcing, content marketing within social channels
Keeping abreast of new developments and best practices in social media and other content amplification tools
Staying up-to-date on all new search and social developments to identify future opportunities or issues
You'll bring….
Knowledge and experience
Experience working in a fast-paced digital environment
Relevant media, publisher or agency background working in content (editorial, communications or marketing)
Good working knowledge and interest in social media, SEO, and digital publishing
Strong understanding of content strategy and digital marketing
Proven ability to demonstrate creative thinking and create editorially-minded concepts
Proven ability to craft compelling, snappy short form copy for social channels and edit/sub-edit longer form copy
Experience with publishing tools and CMS
Proven ability to manage and amplify content in a wide range of formats (e.g. articles, video, audio, social)
Experience reporting and analysing digital metrics
Understanding of marketing objectives, commercial imperatives and digital sales implementation
Experience managing multiple projects and budgets simultaneously
A strong interest in, and understanding of the Guardian brand
Skills / behaviours
Creative, lateral thinker comfortable working with data
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Strong editing and copy-writing skills, strong understanding of grammar rules
Highly organised with attention to detail
Strong knowledge and interest in social media platforms, and growing social trends
Ability to influence and collaborate across cross-functional teams
Flexible and adaptable
Ability to plan and prioritise
Self-motivated and diligent
Approachable, diplomatic, team player
Confident and enthusiastic
IT skills (especially MS Office, Mac, Gmail and Google products, Asana)
About working at Guardian Australia…
Hybrid working
Employee assistance program (EAP) to support employee wellbeing
Paid volunteer leave
Dedicated diversity and inclusion employee groups, action plans (including our Reconciliation Action Plan) and cultural competency training
Guardian digital subscription
For more information please view the full job description here.
This role is being offered on a full-time, permanent basis.
To apply for this position, please apply online and upload your résumé (maximum three pages) plus covering letter. In your covering letter please outline your motivation for applying for the role and why you think you are suitable.
Closing date for applications: 19 April 2026
If you have application questions or if you require an adjustment to be made during the recruitment process, please email australia.hr@theguardian.com
We believe that our role in the Australian media is to give a voice to the most marginalised people in society and value and respect all differences in all people — including people of colour, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from different social classes, people with diverse gender and ****** identities, and people with disabilities (seen and unseen). We believe that these communities must be centred in the work we do, bringing a new perspective and a diversity of thought. We also encourage flexible working and aim to create a work environment where all employees feel respected.
We value honesty in your application.
AI generated content must not be presented as your own work. Please review our guidance on the use of AI in your application here.
Job Number
1095
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Business Area
Advertising
Employment Type
Full time
Benefits
Learning and development
We invest in the growth and development of our colleagues to ensure our staff can reach their maximum potential.
Workplace giving
Guardian Australia’s workplace giving programme encourages staff to support eligible charities through fortnightly payroll donations.
Annual leave purchase scheme
This scheme allows eligible employees to purchase up to five additional days of annual leave on top of their entitlement.
Volunteering
Guardian Australia is committed to community engagement and supports employees to do one day of paid volunteer leave per year.
Salary sacrifice
Staff may elect to make additional personal contributions to their superannuation through voluntary salary sacrifice from their pre-tax salary.
As a leading global media organisation, we are renowned for our pioneering independent journalism and our award-winning digital products.
We are seeking a talented commercial editor to join Guardian Labs - our in‑house creative and content studio. You'll be collaborating with a dynamic team of editors, producers, designers and leading creatives to deliver best in class content.
The successful candidate will lead Guardian Labs campaigns from concept to execution - driving ideation, crafting compelling copy, commissioning content, and ensuring quality across multimedia and video projects.
You'll work on…
Strategy
Working with the Creative Solutions Manager, Commercial Editor and the Head of Commercial Content to create content strategies to meet client audience and communication objectives.
Creating off-platform amplification plans for social media and content amplification platforms, and using creative flair/copywriting to reinvigorate existing social channels.
Identifying audience insights and patterns and communicating them to the wider Guardian Labs team to improve overall content strategy and commercial plays.
Playing a key role in supporting Guardian Labs in the delivery of projects and winning new business, including presenting alongside sales teams in client pitches and at post campaign stage.
Understanding past campaigns, pulling insights and building case studies to support current/future work.
Using data from campaign performance to find insights and learnings adaptable to new partnerships.
Implementation
Oversee social media campaigns for branded content partnerships (including posts, stories, reels and new formats to grow engagement and audience).
Writing copy, commissioning content (video, audio, podcast and bespoke builds) and assisting team with client content creation.
Commissioning editor and content lead on Guardian Labs campaigns.
Working with internal teams (production, ad ops, and sales) to ensure all targets and expectations are met.
Completing insightful client reporting on campaign performance and delivering performance insights to internal teams.
Actively contributing in client brainstorms, writing content strategies, headlines and blurbs for content responses to pitches, demonstrating an ability to think outside the box and suggesting innovative formats (videos, builds etc) alongside articles.
Problem solving with sales teams and clients, maintaining an adaptive mindset, to meet commercial business objectives.
Writing headlines and social push copy to maximise engagement, and selecting the most compelling imagery to maximise traffic.
GLabs brand
Managing Guardian Labs social channels and audience to grow brand awareness. Content publishing, copy and image sourcing, content marketing within social channels
Keeping abreast of new developments and best practices in social media and other content amplification tools
Staying up-to-date on all new search and social developments to identify future opportunities or issues
You'll bring….
Knowledge and experience
Experience working in a fast-paced digital environment
Relevant media, publisher or agency background working in content (editorial, communications or marketing)
Good working knowledge and interest in social media, SEO, and digital publishing
Strong understanding of content strategy and digital marketing
Proven ability to demonstrate creative thinking and create editorially-minded concepts
Proven ability to craft compelling, snappy short form copy for social channels and edit/sub-edit longer form copy
Experience with publishing tools and CMS
Proven ability to manage and amplify content in a wide range of formats (e.g. articles, video, audio, social)
Experience reporting and analysing digital metrics
Understanding of marketing objectives, commercial imperatives and digital sales implementation
Experience managing multiple projects and budgets simultaneously
A strong interest in, and understanding of the Guardian brand
Skills / behaviours
Creative, lateral thinker comfortable working with data
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Strong editing and copy-writing skills, strong understanding of grammar rules
Highly organised with attention to detail
Strong knowledge and interest in social media platforms, and growing social trends
Ability to influence and collaborate across cross-functional teams
Flexible and adaptable
Ability to plan and prioritise
Self-motivated and diligent
Approachable, diplomatic, team player
Confident and enthusiastic
IT skills (especially MS Office, Mac, Gmail and Google products, Asana)
About working at Guardian Australia…
Hybrid working
Employee assistance program (EAP) to support employee wellbeing
Paid volunteer leave
Dedicated diversity and inclusion employee groups, action plans (including our Reconciliation Action Plan) and cultural competency training
Guardian digital subscription
For more information please view the full job description here.
This role is being offered on a full-time, permanent basis.
To apply for this position, please apply online and upload your résumé (maximum three pages) plus covering letter. In your covering letter please outline your motivation for applying for the role and why you think you are suitable.
Closing date for applications: 19 April 2026
If you have application questions or if you require an adjustment to be made during the recruitment process, please email australia.hr@theguardian.com
We believe that our role in the Australian media is to give a voice to the most marginalised people in society and value and respect all differences in all people — including people of colour, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from different social classes, people with diverse gender and ****** identities, and people with disabilities (seen and unseen). We believe that these communities must be centred in the work we do, bringing a new perspective and a diversity of thought. We also encourage flexible working and aim to create a work environment where all employees feel respected.
We value honesty in your application.
AI generated content must not be presented as your own work. Please review our guidance on the use of AI in your application here.
Job Number
1095
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Business Area
Advertising
Employment Type
Full time
Benefits
Learning and development
We invest in the growth and development of our colleagues to ensure our staff can reach their maximum potential.
Workplace giving
Guardian Australia’s workplace giving programme encourages staff to support eligible charities through fortnightly payroll donations.
Annual leave purchase scheme
This scheme allows eligible employees to purchase up to five additional days of annual leave on top of their entitlement.
Volunteering
Guardian Australia is committed to community engagement and supports employees to do one day of paid volunteer leave per year.
Salary sacrifice
Staff may elect to make additional personal contributions to their superannuation through voluntary salary sacrifice from their pre-tax salary.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Commercial Editor position is now open for candidates interested in the Media & Communication sector. This role in Sydney offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Media & Communication is a plus.