Overview
Editorial Director role at News Corp Australia. Medium Rare Content Agency is looking for a highly professional and performance-driven Editorial Director with proven experience leading magazine and digital publications for business and finance brands. In this senior role, you will have overall responsibility for the editorial strategy, creative direction and commercial integration of a high-profile content portfolio for the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD). You will lead the development of ambitious editorial plans across print, digital, social and audio, ensuring content is of the highest quality, engages audiences, and delivers on both brand and business objectives. You will work with AICD as a trusted partner, shaping their editorial agenda and ensuring seamless integration across channels. The role balances hands-on editorial involvement with high-level strategy, stakeholder management and a sharp commercial mindset. You will champion creative excellence and drive innovative storytelling, design, and engagement while maintaining the highest editorial standards.
Responsibilities
Lead and deliver a cohesive editorial strategy across multi-channel platforms (print, digital, social, audio)
Develop and oversee ambitious editorial plans that align with audience needs and client goals
Ensure the highest editorial standards through top editing and quality control
Partner with AICD stakeholders to shape content strategies that support organisational objectives
Manage and mentor editorial teams, freelancers and contributors to foster creativity and accountability
Analyse content performance data to refine strategy, grow audiences, and maximise impact
Who are you?
An experienced editorial leader (10+ years), ideally as an editor-in-chief or editorial director in business or client publishing
Skilled at balancing strategic vision with hands-on content involvement
Robust stakeholder manager, confident working directly with senior clients in a collaborative way
Commercially minded, able to integrate revenue opportunities without compromising integrity
A proven team leader with excellent communication skills and the ability to inspire multidisciplinary teams
Innovative and adaptable, with a track record of driving engagement and audience growth across platforms
News Benefits
Exclusively ours - Access to publications and products from across the News Corp family
Health & wellbeing - Advice, support and facilities for healthy minds and bodies (including an onsite gym at our Adelaide, Brisbane & Sydney offices)
Time off - Leave options including Parental leave, Birthday leave, Volunteer leave, Career break and Compassionate leave
Helping you grow - Development opportunities (including diversity and inclusion focused education) and recognition
Financial wellbeing - Support on making the most of your money
Perks & discounts - Exclusive offers across products and services
Giving back - Make a difference to our communities
Workplace Inclusion and facilities – Access to employee-resource groups and quiet rooms
Who are we? Medium Rare is Australia’s leading content agency. We work with brands and member organisations to create award-winning content and campaigns across print, digital, social, audio, events and out-of-home channels. Our clients include Coles, Qantas, CommBank, Amex, Chartered Accountants Australia & New Zealand, Australian Institute of Company Directors and more. We employ over 200 people across Sydney, Melbourne and Auckland. This full-time role is Sydney-based, hybrid (three days in the Pyrmont office).
What’s next? Apply now or visit www.newscorpaustralia.com/careers for more information on careers at News Corp Australia.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
We know diversity strengthens our teams and newsrooms as we tell stories that represent diverse communities. We encourage people of all ages, backgrounds, races, cultures, religions, sexual orientations, abilities and gender identities to apply. Inclusion is important to us and we want everyone at News to bring their whole selves to work. If you require accommodations or adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know. For more information regarding DEI at News Corp Australia please visit www.newscorpaustralia.com/careers under the DEI section.
Category
Commercial Content
Seniority level
Director
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing Industries: Media Production
Location information and job postings: North Sydney, Sydney, Pyrmont, Mascot, Millers Point, NSW, Australia.
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