Commercial Editor at Guardian Careers

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

07 Apr, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Content strategy, Digital marketing, Copywriting, Social media management, SEO, Digital publishing, Project management, Creative thinking, Editing, Data analysis, Multimedia production, Communication, Budget management, Stakeholder management, CMS, Collaboration

Industry

Book and Periodical Publishing

Description

Guardian Australia is part of Guardian News & Media (GNM), publisher of theguardian.com. [http://theguardian.com./] As a leading global media organisation, we are renowned for our pioneering independent journalism and our award-winning digital products. We are seeking a talented commercial editor to join Guardian Labs - our in‑house creative and content studio. You’ll be collaborating with a dynamic team of editors, producers, designers and leading creatives to deliver best in class content. The successful candidate will lead Guardian Labs campaigns from concept to execution - driving ideation, crafting compelling copy, commissioning content, and ensuring quality across multimedia and video projects. You’ll work on… Strategy * Working with the Creative Solutions Manager, Commercial Editor and the Head of Commercial Content to create content strategies to meet client audience and communication objectives. * Creating off-platform amplification plans for social media and content amplification platforms, and using creative flair/copywriting to reinvigorate existing social channels. * Identifying audience insights and patterns and communicating them to the wider Guardian Labs team to improve overall content strategy and commercial plays. * Playing a key role in supporting Guardian Labs in the delivery of projects and winning new business, including presenting alongside sales teams in client pitches and at post campaign stage. * Understanding past campaigns, pulling insights and building case studies to support current/future work. * Using data from campaign performance to find insights and learnings adaptable to new partnerships. Implementation * Oversee social media campaigns for branded content partnerships (including posts, stories, reels and new formats to grow engagement and audience). * Writing copy, commissioning content (video, audio, podcast and bespoke builds) and assisting team with client content creation. * Commissioning editor and content lead on Guardian Labs campaigns. * Working with internal teams (production, ad ops, and sales) to ensure all targets and expectations are met. * Completing insightful client reporting on campaign performance and delivering performance insights to internal teams. * Actively contributing in client brainstorms, writing content strategies, headlines and blurbs for content responses to pitches, demonstrating an ability to think outside the box and suggesting innovative formats (videos, builds etc) alongside articles. * Problem solving with sales teams and clients, maintaining an adaptive mindset, to meet commercial business objectives. * Writing headlines and social push copy to maximise engagement, and selecting the most compelling imagery to maximise traffic. GLabs brand * Managing Guardian Labs social channels and audience to grow brand awareness. Content publishing, copy and image sourcing, content marketing within social channels * Keeping abreast of new developments and best practices in social media and other content amplification tools * Staying up-to-date on all new search and social developments to identify future opportunities or issues You’ll bring…. Knowledge and experience * Experience working in a fast-paced digital environment * Relevant media, publisher or agency background working in content (editorial, communications or marketing) * Good working knowledge and interest in social media, SEO, and digital publishing * Strong understanding of content strategy and digital marketing * Proven ability to demonstrate creative thinking and create editorially-minded concepts * Proven ability to craft compelling, snappy short form copy for social channels and edit/sub-edit longer form copy * Experience with publishing tools and CMS * Proven ability to manage and amplify content in a wide range of formats (e.g. articles, video, audio, social) * Experience reporting and analysing digital metrics * Understanding of marketing objectives, commercial imperatives and digital sales implementation * Experience managing multiple projects and budgets simultaneously * A strong interest in, and understanding of the Guardian brand Skills / behaviours * Creative, lateral thinker comfortable working with data * Excellent communication and interpersonal skills * Strong editing and copy-writing skills, strong understanding of grammar rules * Highly organised with attention to detail * Strong knowledge and interest in social media platforms, and growing social trends * Ability to influence and collaborate across cross-functional teams * Flexible and adaptable * Ability to plan and prioritise * Self-motivated and diligent * Approachable, diplomatic, team player * Confident and enthusiastic * IT skills (especially MS Office, Mac, Gmail and Google products, Asana) About working at Guardian Australia… * Hybrid working * Employee assistance program (EAP) to support employee wellbeing * Paid volunteer leave * Dedicated diversity and inclusion employee groups, action plans (including our Reconciliation Action Plan) and cultural competency training * Guardian digital subscription For more information please view the full job description here [https://drive.google.com/file/d/18P6AUcCgxQBxz1_l-FLyHTQ4gq6IemTA/view?usp=sharing]. This role is being offered on a full-time, permanent basis. To apply for this position, please apply online and upload your résumé (maximum three pages) plus covering letter. In your covering letter please outline your motivation for applying for the role and why you think you are suitable. Closing date for applications: 19 April 2026 If you have application questions or if you require an adjustment to be made during the recruitment process, please email australia.hr@theguardian.com We believe that our role in the Australian media is to give a voice to the most marginalised people in society and value and respect all differences in all people — including people of colour, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from different social classes, people with diverse gender and sexual identities, and people with disabilities (seen and unseen). We believe that these communities must be centred in the work we do, bringing a new perspective and a diversity of thought. We also encourage flexible working and aim to create a work environment where all employees feel respected.

Responsibilities

The Commercial Editor will lead Guardian Labs campaigns from concept to execution, driving ideation and crafting compelling copy. They will also collaborate with internal teams to commission content and ensure quality across multimedia and video projects.