Editorial Assistant Role
We are seeking an Editorial Assistant to join our team. The role is responsible for providing administrative support to the editorial team, including financial administration, onboarding and offboarding of employees, and coordinating desk moves and equipment.
The successful candidate will have previous experience working in a team assistant or coordinator role in a fast-paced business environment, with strong working knowledge of Google Suite, Zoom, MS Office, and Concur.
Key Responsibilities:
* Provide administrative support to the editorial team
* Assist with financial administration, including invoice processing and expense reconciliation
* Onboard and offboard employees in the Australian Editorial team
* Coordinate desk moves and equipment
* Oversee stationery orders and restock office supplies within budget
* Deliver daily mail room services and collect newspapers
* Assist in planning and organizing team social events
* Organize newspaper deliveries and archives
* Monitor letters and central phone enquiries from the public and forward feedback to editors and subscriptions teams
* Accurately track spreadsheets for various editorial tools
* Help source and upload photos for the Picture Desk
* Support social media during breaking news cycles
Required Skills and Qualifications:
* Previous experience working in a team assistant or coordinator role
* Strong working knowledge of Google Suite, Zoom, MS Office, and Concur
* Naturally curious
* Proactive with a positive can-do attitude
* Genuine passion to succeed and deliver high-quality results
* Keen eye for detail and quality-oriented approach
* Strong prioritization skills
* Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
* 'People person' with strong communication skills at all levels
What's in it for you?
* Collaborative and supportive work environment
* Inclusive and diverse culture
* Variety of work with no two days the same
* Exposure to global operations and networks
* Flexible work environment
* Make a difference as part of Australia's most influential media organization
Who we are:
For over half a century, we have been the country's most trusted source of news, insight, analysis, and opinion.
Our editorial ethos is simple: tell the stories that need to be told, hold those in power to account, provoke national debate, and spare no effort in pursuing the truth - all according to the very highest standards of journalistic rigour.
What's next?
Diversity strengthens our national teams and newsroom as we seek to tell stories that represent the communities of Australia.