Full Time
In Office- Heart of Kew Junction
Band 1 Journalist Award
An exciting and diverse opportunity is available for a motivated, well-organised Junior Editorial Assistant/Content Writer to join United Media Group's successful magazine and event company based in Kew. This role is the perfect position for a recent graduate looking to get a foothold in the industry they have chosen.
United Media Group publishes a range of Australia's leading and most trusted lifestyle magazines in the Wedding, Home, Pool and Wine industries.
Your advancement through the company will only be limited by the effort you put in.
A keen wordsmith and challenge seeker, the successful candidate will enjoy sharing the stories of a range of industry professionals – from long-form feature articles to sharp and concise copy that sells a business in under sixty seconds. As an editorial Assistant, the successful candidate will work within a team of creatives, including graphic designers, sales team, production and editors to produce compelling copy that not only stands out in today's market, but is authentic and gripping.
On-the-job training will be provided for the successful candidate at the company's expense.
* Immediate start
* Great career development opportunities with ample opportunity to progress.
* Dynamic and rewarding role.
* Full training
Your role will consist of a diverse range of activities including chasing and collating editorial material, publishing online content, engaging with clients and copywriting for a variety of high-quality magazines + social media management.
Required Skills:
* Degree in Journalism, Professional and Creative Writing, Publishing, or Media and Communications
* Strong attention to detail, ability to prioritise and meet deadlines
* Strong copywriting skills
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
* Competency in Microsoft Word and computer skills
* Ability to take ownership of projects and take initiative
* Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
* Ability to take responsibility and self motivation to succeed
Key duties of this role include, but are not limited to:
* Client communication – building and maintaining strong relationships with clients from a variety of professional backgrounds
* Chasing and collating editorial material
* Writing long- and short-form editorial material
* Proofing
* Composing and posting online content for all magazine websites
* Administrative tasks
* Assisting at bridal fashion photo shoots
* Social Media Management
If you believe you may be a candidate for this exciting role, please forward your cover letter, resume and at least one piece of written work to In your email, please list 3 key goals of your over the next 5 years and 3 key interests.
Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis, so apply as early possible to give yourself the best chance of securing an interview.