Job Description
Are Media employs Australia’s best content creation talent and we are proud that our greatest strength is our people.
Why Are Media?
Join Australia’s Leading Content Company For Women And Be Part Of An Inspiring, Creative And Collaborative Team. We Offer Excellent People Programs Including
A day of leave for your birthday,
4 days of volunteering leave each year,
An inclusive parental leave program that supports all parents, families & carers,
FREE digital access to all our titles, and
Our unique Are Media Learning Academy (Digital Academy, Lunch N Learns, Mentoring and much more).
We support flexible ways of working through our Activity Based Working (ABW) model. We encourage a balance of working in the office and remotely and we believe this enables our people to do their best work.
About The Role
Do you love hearing remarkable stories about everyday people? Are you obsessed with true crime? Have you got a passion for magazines in print and online? If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you!
In this rare and exciting opportunity, Australia’s best real-life magazine, Take 5, is looking for a hardworking and talented Features Writer to join its friendly team. You’ll be responsible for sourcing, interviewing and producing real life stories for Take 5 and its sister publication in New Zealand, Lucky Break. Writing in our house style, you’ll make our readers laugh and cry with your engaging copy. You’ll be in your element coming up with unique and jaw dropping feature ideas and thrive off of seeing them appear on the cover.
The ideal candidate will have at least 18 months’ experience as a journalist, with experience in magazines preferred but not essential.
You’re welcome in the office every day, but you have the option to work from home one day a week.
The role
Responsibilities Include
Reporting to the Features Editor, you will source the best real life stories for the magazine and sign them up exclusively for us
Turn copy around to weekly deadlines in the magazine’s style and tone
Contribute to our website, EDM and social media channels to grow brand awareness and engagement
Skills And Experience You Will Need
Solid journalism background, ideally with some experience on a local or online newspaper
Excellent news sense and an understanding of issues that matter to everyday Australian women
Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
Outstanding communication skills, highly-organised with an eye for accuracy and detail
Are Media is committed to a diverse, respectful, collaborative & inclusive workplace. We know & value the success this brings for everyone and we welcome & encourage applications from diverse backgrounds. When you apply, please let us know of any reasonable adjustments you may need during the interview process.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Feature Writer| Take 5 position is now open for candidates interested in the Work from home Jobs 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 Work from home Jobs is a plus.
