editorial assistant

About us 

For over 20 years Signature Media has been operating as Australia’s leading independent travel publisher. Our titles include Signature Luxury Travel & Style, Holidays with Kids, Vacations & Travel, Caravan & Camping with Kids, Ski & Snowboard with Kids and LATTE Luxury News, Australia’s only luxury travel trade publication. 

Each of these titles are the leaders in their fields with loyal subscribers and advertisers. We have recently launched our custom publishing arm working with clients including Destination Queenstown, Regent Seven Seas Cruises and Visit Monaco. 

Our team share a common goal to produce the highest quality travel content in Australia and we are looking for a passionate editorial assistant to join our team. 

About the role

Reporting directly to the CEO & Group Editor, you will be working across our suite of print and digital titles. Specific responsibilities will include:

  • Working as the Editorial Assistant on the quarterly Signature Luxury Travel & Style magazine

  • Working with the editorial team to meet competing deadlines and produce high quality and engaging content for our readers across all titles

  • Ensuring a high standard of editorial content is produced across print and digital platforms

  • Writing, editing and sub-editing your own and others work

  • Proofing enewsletters, web listings and articles 

  • Fact checking and image sourcing

  • Contributing editorial ideas across our stable of titles

  • Assist with social media publishing 

  • Working with the sales team to create effective and engaging advertorial content for clients

  • Attend events outside normal work hours to ensure your finger is on the pulse of the travel industry

  • Managing editorial interns and working with freelance writers, PR teams and other industry professionals

The ideal applicant will have

  • Completed an Editorial Internship in print and/or digital media, preferably newspapers or magazines. 

  • A Bachelor’s degree in journalism, media, communications or other relevant areas of study. Linguistics is also highly regarded.

  • An impeccable grasp of the English language and the ability to spot spelling, punctuation, grammar and consistency errors.

  • Excellent writing and editing skills and a passion for storytelling.

  • Ability to produce clear, concise copy.

  • Friendly, positive can-do attitude.

  • Highly organised personality and excellent attention to detail.

  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

  • Passion for travel, culture and lifestyle. 

  • Previous travel experience will be an advantage.

Other skills we would love you to have or like to learn

  • Experience in meeting deadlines and the ability to work well under pressure.

  • Ability to multitask and prioritise/good time management skills.

  • Experience with InDesign and Wordpress or a strong desire to learn.

  • Innovative approach - always looking for more efficient ways to do things and coming up with ideas to enhance our content.

  • Understanding of the advertising and commercial side of business and how this ties into publishing

  • Confidence in conducting interviews and attending work networking events.

  • Understanding of social media, SEO and growing online traffic.

  • Video producing, podcasts and editing skills will be seen as an advantage.

Benefits

  • A unique opportunity to work with Australia’s leading independent travel publisher.

  • Working alongside a supportive and passionate team focused on producing the highest quality travel content in Australia. We have a great office dynamic and often do team lunches and outings.

  • Opportunities for progression and to learn everything about publishing.

  • Domestic and international travel.

  • Chatswood location, close to public transport, street parking, shopping centres, restaurants and cafes.

To apply

Please send the below to careers[at]signaturemedia.com.au

  • Your resume.

  • Cover letter outlining why you are the ideal applicant and what you will bring to the role.

  • Two unedited articles you have written. If published, please also include the final/published work.

  • Links to published work or your blog if you have one.

Please note that only applicants who provide the above will be considered.