Managing Editor - Shopping (12 month max term)

Are Media Pty Ltd; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Additional paid leave

Paid parental leave

Opportunities to grow and develop

Wellbeing program

Exclusive benefits and discounts

BELONG @ Are culture

Job summary

Are Media Pty Ltd is seeking a Managing Editor - Shopping to lead our luxury digital portfolio, where premium editorial meets commercial performance. You will translate our commerce strategy into high‑performing editorial content and oversee a talented team of Shopping Editors and Content Producers.

You’ll drive affiliate revenue growth, optimize content for SEO and social channels, and collaborate with editorial, audience and affiliate teams to seize new opportunities and grow our commerce

Qualifications

• Strong digital editorial experience with ability to develop and edit engaging shopping or commerce content.
• Commercial and analytical acumen including affiliate marketing, SEO, revenue drivers and data-informed decisions.
• Confident people leadership with mentoring and developing editorial teams.
• Excellent stakeholder management and digital capabilities across CMS, affiliate platforms and analytics tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a team of Shopping Editors and Content Producers to foster creativity and high performance.
• Drive affiliate revenue growth by developing and executing shopping content plans and partnerships.
• Champion editorial excellence and innovation with SEO, Discover, social and AI-driven search optimization.
• Collaborate with editorial, audience and affiliate teams to identify new commerce opportunities and maximize revenue.

Skills

Digital editorial leadership

Commercial & analytical acumen

People leadership

Stakeholder management

Job description

Our portfolio includes some of Australia’s most iconic and trusted brands, including The Australian Women’s Weekly, ELLE, marie claire, New Idea, Australian House & Garden, Bounty Parents, Better Homes & Gardens and more!

We are Australia’s leading omnichannel content company for women! Every day we inform, inspire and connect with 9 in 10 Australian women through magazine media, digital, video, social, e-commerce, vodcasts, events and experiences.

What we can offer you

We welcome the opportunity to explore flexible work options where appropriate , depending on the needs of the business.

• Additional paid leave , including a day off to celebrate your birthday, four days of volunteer leave each year, and inclusive leave provisions supporting reproductive, hormonal and wellbeing needs, as well as First Nations cultural and ceremonial commitments.

• Paid parental leave of up to 12 weeks, plus a p arenting gift pack, meal vouchers and return-to-work support.

• Opportunities to grow and develop , with access to tailored learning pathways, mentoring, Lunch & Learns, our Digital Learning Academy and professional development support.

• A comprehensive wellbeing program including EAP , Mental Health First Aiders, and a personalised online wellbeing portal with assessments, resources and lifestyle plans.

• Exclusive benefits and discounts , including Fitness Passport memberships, discounted health insurance, beauty services, technology and a range of lifestyle offers through our benefits partner Flare.

• A genuinely inclusive culture , supported through our BELONG @ Are program, where everyone is welcomed, valued and empowered to be their authentic selves .

Who are we?

Our portfolio includes some of Australia’s most iconic and trusted brands, including The Australian Women’s Weekly, ELLE, marie claire, New Idea, Australian House & Garden, Bounty Parents, Better Homes & Gardens and more!

We are Australia’s leading omnichannel content company for women! Every day we inform, inspire and connect with 9 in 10 Australian women through magazine media, digital, video, social, e-commerce, vodcasts, events and experiences.

What we can offer you

• Additional paid leave , including a day off to celebrate your birthday, four days of volunteer leave each year, and inclusive leave provisions supporting reproductive, hormonal and wellbeing needs, as well as First Nations cultural and ceremonial commitments.

• Paid parental leave of up to 12 weeks, plus a p arenting gift pack, meal vouchers and return-to-work support.

• Opportunities to grow and develop , with access to tailored learning pathways, mentoring, Lunch & Learns, our Digital Learning Academy and professional development support.

• A comprehensive wellbeing program including EAP , Mental Health First Aiders, and a personalised online wellbeing portal with assessments, resources and lifestyle plans.

• Exclusive benefits and discounts , including Fitness Passport memberships, discounted health insurance, beauty services, technology and a range of lifestyle offers through our benefits partner Flare.

• A genuinely inclusive culture , supported through our BELONG @ Are program, where everyone is welcomed, valued and empowered to be their authentic selves .

The Role

Shape the shopping content strategy behind some of Australia's most recognised luxury media brands, where premium editorial meets commercial performance!

As Managing Editor - Shopping, at Are Media, you'll lead the execution of our shopping content strategy across our luxury digital portfolio, driving affiliate revenue growth, audience engagement and editorial excellence.

Reporting to the Head of Affiliate, you'll translate our broader commerce strategy into high‑performing editorial content and commercial outcomes. Leading a talented team of Shopping Editors and Content Producers, you'll play a pivotal role in growing our commerce offering, championing innovation and ensuring our content continues to connect with audiences across evolving digital platforms.

What you'll be doing

• Lead and inspire a team of Shopping Editors and Content Producers, fostering creativity, collaboration and a high-performance editorial culture.

• Drive affiliate revenue growth by developing and executing commercially focused shopping content plans, optimising performance across CPA, CPC and flat-fee partnerships.

• Champion editorial excellence and innovation, creating authoritative, experience‑led shopping content optimised for SEO, Google Discover, social and AI‑driven search.

• Collaborate with editorial, audience and affiliate teams to identify new commerce opportunities, deliver integrated campaigns and use performance insights to maximise engagement and revenue.

About you

We’re looking for someone who brings:

• Strong digital editorial experience, with a proven ability to develop, edit and optimise engaging shopping or commerce content that drives audience and commercial outcomes.

• Commercial and analytical acumen, with a solid understanding of affiliate marketing, SEO, revenue drivers and using performance data to inform content strategy.

• Confident people leadership skills, with experience mentoring and developing editorial teams, managing priorities and fostering a collaborative, high-performing culture.

• Excellent stakeholder management and digital capabilities, with experience using content management systems, affiliate platforms and analytics tools, alongside a curiosity for emerging technologies and content trends.

Are Media is a proud member of Media Diversity Australia, a not‑for‑profit organisation working towards a media landscape that looks and sounds like Australia. We are committed to fostering diverse, respectful,collaborative & inclusive workplace. We know & value the success this brings for everyone, and we welcome & encourage applications from diverse backgrounds.When you apply, please let us know of any reasonable adjustments you may need during the interview process.

If you would like to know more, please contact our People & Culture Team - [e-mail]

We are unable to accept email applications, please ensure that you submit your application via the online portal.