Broadsheet Media
is looking for a
Travel Editor
to join our team. This role is a part time position (two days per week). This is an opportunity to have a significant impact on one of Australia's most reputable and innovative digital publishers.
The Travel Editor is the lead producer of travel content for the Broadsheet website. You will ensure every story meets our standards for quality, design, and originality, helping readers navigate travel with confidence. You will produce a stream of personality filled, savvy content that uncovers singular stays and experiences that bypass generic getaways.
You will also oversee a dedicated fortnightly travel newsletter, making it a must-subscribe for the discerning traveller.
Key Responsibilities
Content Creation & Curation
* Identifying leads, researching, reporting, and writing original travel news and signature series that resonates with a Broadsheet audience
* Commissioning and editing, and managing internal and external contributors to ensure all content meets Broadsheet's editorial standards in tone and style
* Growing a network of travel insiders to provide expert, taste making intel
* Identifying, developing and nurturing key travel PR contacts
* Managing freelance contributors including briefing, deadline management and following other internal process
Travel Newsletter Production
* Fortnightly newsletter production, building and sending the travel newsletter
* Creating exclusive in email content
* Working with Social team to create weekly promo posts
* Working with Studio and clients on competition prizes and design material for acquisition incentives.
Performance Analysis
* Monitoring and reporting on the performance of both website content and the newsletter to inform future editorial decisions.
About You
We are looking for:
* A strategic thinker with a demonstrated understanding of audience behaviour and how to use insights to inform content decisions
* A meticulous editor with an appreciation for high quality visual assets and brand alignment
* Someone who is self motivated, consistently meets deadlines and thrives in a fast paced, high pressure news environment
* A team focused member who values open mindedness and honest communication, working cross functionally with other business departments
* Experience with Asana and Canva is highly regarded
About Broadsheet
Broadsheet is one of the country's most influential independent publishers and award-winning media brands. In addition to our website, we reach millions of readers through social media, print papers, videos, cookbooks and events. Our goal is to connect our audience with the very best our cities have to offer, from food and drink to art and design to entertainment and travel.
Our people value open mindedness, honest communication and collaboration and are d in riven, embrace creativity and contribute broadly across the organisation. Devoted to excellence, they aim for industry leading work while maintaining a sense of enjoyment and perspective. A flexible and agile team member, they eagerly confront new challenges, learn from experiences, and provide innovative solutions with resilience and quick thinking.
What We Can Offer You
Broadsheet offers a fun, inclusive, and supportive culture. Other benefits include:
* Flexible hybrid working and training/career development
* Modern and fully equipped working environment
* Employee Assistance Program and other wellness programs
* Paid birthdays off, volunteer days, and the option to bring your dog to work
* Monthly half days in summer and winter
Commitment To Diversity And Inclusion
At Broadsheet, we are committed to developing a workforce that embraces all aspects of diversity, and we work hard to ensure we are a welcoming organisation that prioritises equality and inclusion and fosters a sense of belonging for all our staff. We take pride in our acceptance of the unusual and we are deliberate and reflective about our culture and seek those we believe embrace an empathetic, caring and supportive environment. Diversity comes in many forms, and we know that having many points of view, experiences and ideas are key to us being a successful organisation. We encourage applications from First Nations peoples, people with disabilities, and of all ages, nationalities, backgrounds and cultures. We want everyone to feel safe in being open about who you are and where you have come from, allowing us to provide support for you to perform at your best. We encourage applicants to be open with us during the recruitment process about their needs, so we can find the best way to provide support.
To Apply
Please submit your resume and a cover page in a single PDF document.