Develop your career at REA!
* Permanent opportunity
* Melbourne Based
* Applications closing February 1st
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You’re here because you’re interested in taking the next step in your career. Your team knows you are great, but this team might not know you so well. This role reports to John Healy, Head of Content – it wouldn’t hurt to reach out to them for a chat to learn more about the position! Prior to applying, please speak with your current manager – it’s crucial they are aware of your interest in another role.
Which team is this in
As a key member of our Content and Growth team, you will experience interesting and challenging work. Our team set the brand vision for our company - what our identity stands for, how we educate the property market through the right data and insights and how best to communicate stories that matter.
This role works with our in-house editorial team and the Mortgage Choice teams to create outstanding editorial coverage of the banking and finance sectors, which interprets market data relating to mortgages and property finance. This role is for an ambitious self-starter that has great ideas combined with the passion, strategy, and ability to make them happen.
What you'll be doing
As the Finance Editor for the business, we need someone that can generate ideas for editorial and Guides content that is not only on point for our brand but is engaging and resonates with our property-savvy audience.
* Lead and scale the development of original and engaging banking and finance editorial and Guides content for Mortgage Choice audiences that informs and educates consumers and interprets and analyses current market data and trends
* Generate ideas that align with realestate.com.au’s editorial strategy
* Write, commission and sub-edit quick turnaround stories and ensure content is timely and accurate
* Build and maintain strong working relationships with our Mortgage Choice, Content, Marketing, Product, and Audience Data Analytics teams to shape content relevant to our audience
* Upload and curate content through our CMS and Apple News channels
* Measure and report on content performance and leverage data to grow audience and engagement
* Act as a spokesperson for Mortgage Choice and provide commentary on mortgage and financial market issues externally
What do you know?
At REA we want to develop you in your role an enable you to develop to be successful in your career. We need you to:
* Know your self and take accountability for personal thinking, behaviour, and actions
* Know your stuff, know the job, and deliver on the critical requirements of the role
* Know REA to operate with a solid understanding of the world of REA
* Know the market to understand the needs of our customers and consumers in the markets we operate
Who are we looking for?
* 8+ years of experience in editorial content production
* Strong background in news/finance reporting and editorial planning
* Ability to interpret data to tell a compelling story for consumers
* Demonstrated ability to write and edit consumer-focused content, and provide analysis of current market conditions
* Knowledge of SEO content
* In-depth knowledge of content production processes for online delivery
* Expertise in CMS (Wordpress preferred)
* Sound project management skills. Proven ability to multi-task and work to tight deadlines
* Strong attention to detail and excellent written and verbal communication skills
* An understanding of concepts such as website tracking, analytics and technical concepts
* Understanding of how best to engage an online audience and use the latest technologies to drive online traffic
* Understanding the digital user experience to ensure content helps provide confidence to the consumer on any part of their property journey and will have impact by driving maximum traffic
Some of these things might push you out of your comfort zone or you might be looking at this thinking you can absolutely flourish in this role… Whatever you think, we think you should throw your hat in the ring!
Reach out to Brian King on the TA team if you need any help.