Sub Editor
Join Australia’s Fastest Growing National News Brand!
Do you have an eagle eye for detail? Can you spot a typo at 50 paces, and do you know your ‘it’s’ from your ‘its’ and your nouns from your pronouns? Do you love words? Checking them, changing them, writing them. If grammar, punctuation, spelling and seeing beautifully crafted articles in print are your thing, look no further!
We are seeking a highly motivated, proactive and organised subeditor to join our Custom Publishing team in a full-time role.
About Us: Seven West Media (SWM) is not only the top news, sports, and entertainment brand in WA. We get to connect with millions of Australians every day, and we aim to give our audience, clients, and team the best experience. We comprise of brands including Channel Seven, The West Australian, The Nightly, The Sunday Times, thewest.com.au, PerthNow, 7plus, and thegame.com.au. We’re a diverse, innovative, and collaborative team that loves what we do—and we want you to be part of it!
What We Need: Based in our Osborne Park office and reporting to the Manager and Editor of Custom Publishing, the role centres on meticulously checking content in print advertorial magazines, features and weekly products, sales and marketing material, and branded sponsored content.
Key Responsibilities:
- Subedit and proofread the Advertising department’s print publications, features and advertorials to ensure copy is free of errors, factually correct and well written.
- Liaise with the journalists and editor to check facts and stories to ensure they are accurate and adhere to copyright laws.
- Re-write articles, if necessary, to fit the allocated space and to ensure the content reads well, adheres to the style guide and is suitably aimed at the target audience.
- Liaise with the graphic designers on changes, where necessary, before pages are handed to the editor.
- Write strong and engaging headings that capture the essence of the story.
- Adapt the above skills for the online tasks; regularly check writers’ online work.
- Proof (and write/rewrite text where necessary) sales flyers and other sales/marketing material.
- Write copy for print and online, as required.
- Work productively in a team environment with the ability to react speedily in a deadline-drive setting, whilst maintaining a high standard of work.
What You Bring:
- The successful candidate will possess at least two years’ experience in a similar role, and demonstrate excellent written English, including spelling and grammar, a fastidious approach to their work and, most importantly, the keenest eye for detail!
- Solid writing and research skills, a strong work ethic and the ability to maintain high-quality work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment are essential to perform well in this role.
- Experience in print media will be highly advantageous.
- Collaborating with a team of journalists and graphic designers, the subeditor will be a team player who displays exceptional multitasking and time management skills to effectively work to multiple deadlines daily on a busy Advertising floor.
Why You Will Love Working Here?
- Work with a leading media company – no media background required!
- Perks Galore: Salary sacrifice, paid parental leave, and an employee perks program.
- A vibrant, creative culture where your ideas and energy will be valued.
- Flexibility in a high-performance but relaxed, friendly environment.
- Exciting opportunities for personal growth in an exciting company.
Ready to take on the challenge and be a key player in our incredible team? Apply now and let’s make magic happen together!
Click 'Apply Now' to submit your resume and join one of Australia’s most prominent media companies.
Please note, only applicants with valid Australian work rights will be considered.
Seven West Media is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering diversity and inclusion. SWM does not accept any unsolicited agency resumes and will not be responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
