Managing Editor - Shopping (12 month max term)

Are Media Pty Limited; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Paid parental leave

Volunteer leave

Learning pathways

Wellbeing program

Exclusive benefits & discounts

BELONG @ Are

Job summary

Are Media Pty Limited is seeking a Managing Editor - Shopping to lead the shopping content strategy across the luxury digital portfolio, driving affiliate revenue growth, audience engagement and editorial excellence.

You will translate the broader commerce strategy into high-performing editorial content, leading Shopping Editors and Content Producers, and partnering with editorial, audience and affiliate teams to expand our commerce offering across evolving digital platforms.

Qualifications

• Strong digital editorial experience with ability to develop/edit content that drives audience and commercial outcomes.
• Commercial and analytical acumen with understanding of affiliate marketing and SEO.
• Confident people leadership, mentoring and team development.
• Excellent stakeholder management and digital capabilities with CMS, affiliate platforms and analytics tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a team of Shopping Editors and Content Producers, fostering creativity and high-performance culture.
• Drive affiliate revenue growth through commercially focused shopping content plans and performance optimization.
• Champion editorial excellence and innovation with SEO/AI-driven content strategies.
• Collaborate with editorial, audience and affiliate teams to identify new opportunities and maximize engagement and revenue.

Skills

Digital editorial experience

Editorial leadership

Commercial & analytical acumen

Stakeholder management

Tools

Content Management System (CMS)

Affiliate platforms

Analytics tools

Job description

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!

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 parenting 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]