Print and Digital Support Journalist

Australian Community Media; Orange City Council; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid and flexible work arrangements

18 weeks paid parental leave

Study support for work-related courses

Exclusive employee benefits via Flare

Commbank novated lease offers

Discounted health insurance

Volunteer leave

Fitness Passport membership

Fertility support discounts

Job summary

Australian Community Media (ACM) Agri division is seeking a hands-on sub-editor to curate, edit, and produce print and digital content. You will balance print work three days a week with time on fast-paced digital projects two days a week, shaping stories that inform Australia’s rural communities.

You’ll work closely with editorial and publishing teams, manage social media and front pages, and liaise with freelancers and rural stakeholders.

Qualifications

• At least two years of newsroom experience with sub-editing, editing and prioritisation.
• Experience with digital and social media content production and digital journalism.
• A self-starter mindset with strong attention to detail, adaptability and high communication standards.
• Empathy for rural and regional Australian communities.
• Desirable: tertiary qualifications in journalism/communications and knowledge of the agricultural sector.

Responsibilities

• Curate, edit, and copyfit print pages and special publications with strict deadlines.
• Design front pages and graphics, champion ACM Agri style for error-free copy.
• Repurpose print content for digital platforms, including Instagram and Facebook; assist with breaking national news.
• Manage social media accounts and apps; use performance stats to drive digital plans.
• Represent mastheads publicly and build relationships with freelancers, columnists and rural stakeholders.

Skills

Newsroom experience

Sub-editing

Editing

Prioritisation

Digital content

Social media content

Digital journalism

Self-starter

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Communication skills

Empathy for rural communities

Education

Journalism/communications degree

Knowledge of agriculture sector

Job description

Location: Orange, NSW (Hybrid/Flexible/Remote)

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, regional and rural 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 more than 180 years of history, ACM’s network includes iconic mastheads like The Land, Queensland Country Life, and The Canberra Times. 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

Joining our ACM Agri division, you will work closely with the editorial and publishing teams to curate, sub-edit, and produce engaging print and digital content. Due to digital expansion across our agricultural mastheads, this hands‑on role gives you the opportunity to shape stories that directly inform and connect Australia’s agricultural communities. You will balance print work (three days per week) with fast‑paced digital work (two days per week).

What You’ll Be Doing

• Curate, edit, and copyfit print pages and special publications while ensuring strict layout deadlines are met.
• Design engaging front pages and graphics, acting as an ACM Agri style champion to deliver error‑free copy.
• Repurpose print content for digital platforms including Instagram and Facebook, and assist with breaking national news.
• Manage social media accounts and mobile applications while using performance stats to drive digital plans.
• Represent mastheads publicly and build strong relationships with freelancers, columnists, and rural stakeholders.

What You’ll Bring

• Essential: At least two years of newsroom experience with proven sub‑editing, editing, and prioritisation skills.
• Essential: Experience with digital and social media content production and an understanding of digital journalism.
• Essential: A self‑starter mindset with strong attention to detail, adaptability, and high communication standards.
• Essential: Empathy for and genuine interest in rural and regional Australian communities.
• Desirable: Tertiary qualifications in journalism/communications and working knowledge of the agricultural sector.

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

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

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