Magazine Content Strategy Lead

Wpp Group; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

WPP Production in Melbourne is seeking a seasoned Content Planning Manager for a 12-month max term contract to lead end-to-end planning, production, and delivery of ANZ customer magazines and bespoke print assets. You will collaborate with multiple teams to ensure strategic alignment with trade planning, supplier partnerships, and brand marketing priorities.

You will guide editorial planning, manage production schedules, and ensure quality and compliance across print and digital outlets,

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in magazine publishing, content marketing, or large-scale multi-channel content production.
• Deep understanding of the magazine lifecycle and editorial workflows.
• A finger on the pulse of home improvement, DIY, gardening, outdoor living, and lifestyle trends across Australia and New Zealand.
• Highly organised with rigorous attention to detail and a track record of delivering complex print and digital projects on time and within budget.
• Polished communication and relationship-building skills with internal teams, suppliers, and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the lifecycle of a major ANZ customer magazine and bespoke print assets from planning through print production and distribution.
• Develop editorial calendars tapping seasonal retail moments and DIY trends while balancing commercial priorities with reader value.
• Collaborate with digital teams to extend print stories into retail media and social campaigns.
• Partner with suppliers and internal teams to facilitate sponsored content while upholding editorial integrity.
• Ensure all copy and visuals meet brand guidelines, standards, and consumer laws.
• Drive production timelines with proofs, approvals, and stakeholder sign-offs across editions.

Skills

Publishing background

Print & production

Category passion

Project management

Stakeholder skills

CMS tools

Tools

Content management systems

Job description

WPP Production in Melbourne is seeking a seasoned Content Planning Manager for a 12-month max term contract to lead end-to-end planning, production, and delivery of ANZ customer magazines and bespoke print assets. You will collaborate with multiple teams to ensure strategic alignment with trade planning, supplier partnerships, and brand marketing priorities.

You will guide editorial planning, manage production schedules, and ensure quality and compliance across print and digital outlets,