Job Title: Digital Content Producer
This is an ongoing, full-time opportunity to create lifestyle content as part of the digital team. The role involves researching, writing, and producing engaging articles in key reporting areas including family, home & garden, food, relationships, wellbeing, work, and personal finance.
As a Digital Content Producer, you will be responsible for creating fast turnaround stories, profiles, and explainers. In addition to writing articles, this role will support the distribution of content on social media, including scripting and presenting vertical videos for Instagram and TikTok.
The Role
* Pitch, create, and edit digital content for multiple platforms, including social media, to engage new audiences.
* Contribute to the planning and commissioning processes by regularly pitching article and vertical video ideas to reach and engage Australian audiences.
* Monitor social media comments, shared email inbox to identify key themes and story ideas in audience feedback.
* Train, support, and at times mentor colleagues, as required, to build and maintain a collaborative and high-performance culture.
* Work independently as part of a remote team.
Required Skills and Qualifications
An accomplished writer with proven presentation skills and experience in digital content production systems and tools, you'll also be able to demonstrate:
* A commitment to creating lifestyle content that helps people in their everyday lives.
* Advanced writing skills and editorial judgment in topic areas relevant to the lifestyle space.
* Advanced communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work independently, as part of a remote team.
* Strong organisational and time management skills.
* Knowledge of developments in digital news media, social media, and audience trends.
* Experience in a relevant specialist area such as personal finance or health and science writing.
* Experience in scripting and presenting vertical video.
* A passion to source and create authentic content representing the broad diversity of the Australian community.
Benefits
* 15.4% superannuation.
* Paid parental, carer's, and supporting partner leave.
* Salary packaging.
* Mentoring opportunities.
About the Opportunity
Quality journalism, powerful investigations, outstanding production, and a collaborative, engaged, and supportive workplace that offers opportunities and career development across regional and metropolitan Australia. Make a positive contribution to the national conversation, help set the agenda, and build your skills by joining a leading news organisation.