Editor, The Senior

Australian Community Media; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangements

18 weeks parental leave

Study support for courses and quals

Exclusive employee benefits

Health insurance via partner programs

Volunteer leave

Fitness Passport membership

Fertility support via partner clinics

Job summary

Australian Community Media in Sydney is seeking an experienced editorial leader to drive the 55+ audience strategy across digital, social, newsletters, video and print. You will oversee a high‑performing team, shaping the editorial agenda and growth trajectory while maintaining strong editorial independence.

As an ambitious leader, you will steer audience, product and commercial expansion, delivering original journalism, investigations and repeatable content franchises with rigorous standards.

Qualifications

• Proven editorial leadership experience at senior level.
• Strong news judgement, writing and editing skills.
• Experience leading multi‑platform editorial teams.

Responsibilities

• Set and deliver a contemporary editorial vision for 55+ readers across digital, social, newsletters, video and print.
• Lead daily newsroom agenda, originating original news, service journalism and content franchises.
• Commission, edit and publish journalism with strong headlines and legal rigor.
• Develop the editorial team and external contributors, managing workflows.
• Use analytics to optimize reach, engagement and newsletter growth.
• Collaborate with commercial and product teams while safeguarding editorial independence.

Job description

Australian Community Media – Sydney CBD NSW

A career at ACM is more than just a job. It’s a career that grows with your lifestyle.

As Australia’s leading regional media organisation, we offer meaningful careers across metro and regional communities. From journalism and digital innovation to commercial strategy, our people are passionate about work that keeps communities strong, informed, and connected.

About Us

With over 180 years of history, ACM’s network includes iconic mastheads like The Canberra Times, Newcastle Herald, and Bendigo Advertiser. We operate across digital platforms, newspapers, magazines and events.

Our people are united by purpose and driven by impact, delivering trusted local journalism and storytelling that matters to the communities we serve.

About the Role

You’ll be working closely with the Publisher to Australia’s oldest and largest media brand ded lead the editorial agenda and growth strategy for The Senior, icated to the over-55s market. As an ambitious editorial lead, you will drive digital, social, newsletter, video, and print publishing while managing a high-performing team. This role has opened up to steer the brand through its next phase of audience, product, and commercial expansion. This is a hands‑on role that offers both independence and collaboration, with space to grow your skills and career.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Set and deliver a contemporary, distinctive editorial vision for Australians aged 55+ across digital, social, newsletter, video, and print platforms.
• Lead the daily newsroom agenda, originating original news, useful service journalism, investigations, and repeatable content franchises.
• Commission, edit, and publish accurate journalism with sharp headlines, strong editorial judgement, and rigorous adherence to legal standards.
• Lead, coach, and develop the editorial team and external contributors, managing workflows and fostering a collaborative newsroom environment.
• Use audience analytics, search trends, and performance data to optimize content reach, engagement, and newsletter growth.
• Collaborate productively with commercial, sales, and product teams on market opportunities while strictly safeguarding editorial independence.

What You’ll Bring

• Proven Editorial Leadership (Essential): Strong news judgement, excellent writing and editing skills, and a track record of originating audience-relevant editorial ideas.
• Team & Production Management (Essential): Demonstrated experience managing an editorial team, commissioning contributors, and delivering quality print and digital products to strict deadlines.
• Multi-Platform Digital Capability (Essential): Solid digital publishing expertise across search, social, newsletters, video, and audience analytics tools alongside sound print knowledge.
• Commercial Acumen & Stakeholder Skills (Essential): Outstanding communication and planning skills with the ability to collaborate with commercial teams while maintaining editorial standards.
• Audience Understanding (Essential): An informed, contemporary understanding of the interests, decisions, and concerns of Australians aged 55+.
• Brand Growth Experience (Desirable): Experience leading a national multi-platform news brand through growth, and/or background in video, newsletter strategy and audience products.

Why You'll Love Working Here

Because at ACM, your career should grow with your lifestyle — not against it. We offer:

• Hybrid and flexible work arrangements
• 18 weeks paid parental leave (after 12 months of service)
• Study support for work-related courses and qualifications
• Exclusive employee benefits via Flare and Commbank, including novated lease and exclusive offers through workplace banking
• Discounted health insurance through NIB and free, confidential EAP, available to you and your immediate family.
• Paid volunteer leave (up to 3 days per year) to support causes you care about
• Corporate partnerships that support your wellbeing, including:
• Fitness Passport membership to access a variety of gyms and pools across Australia
• Fertility support through City Fertility – up to 55% off out-of-pocket costs for you and your family

Ready to Grow with Us?

We advocate Diversity and Inclusion

ACM embraces all aspects of diversity and inclusion and are committed to creating a workplace which reflects the incredibly diverse customers, audiences and communities we serve. Candidates from all backgrounds will receive equal consideration for the opportunity they apply for .

Disability Accommodation

For individuals who need assistance at any point in the application and interview process please contact the ACM Jobs team via email - ****@austcommunitymedia.com.au