Broadsheet Media is looking for a Melbourne Food and Drink Editor to join our editorial team.
Based in Melbourne and reporting to the Australia Editor, the Melbourne Food and Drink Editor oversees Broadsheet’s foodand drink coverage in Melbourne and regional Victoria broadly.
They’re responsible for making Broadsheet the number one source of news about eating and drinking in Melbourne, with editorial output that’s insightful, accurate, timely and original. This is a
hands-on production role, involving full-cycle editorial production: ideation, planning, commissioning,
editing, writing and publication of content.
We are looking for someone who’s agile, collaborative and adept at prioritising in a busy newsroom environment, and who will work closely with Broadsheet’s wider editorial and audience teams to deliver a pipeline of content that’s engaging, authoritative and entertaining.
The Role
The Melbourne Food and Drink Editor publishes several stories a day about the city’s drinking and
dining culture, with ample opportunity to write their own stories. They contribute to the ideation of national food and drink stories and appear weekly on Broadsheet videos and social media accounts, sharing where they’re eating and what they recommend. They host events for Broadsheet’s subscribers and provide expertise to the wider business for brand and commercial projects.
The editor is responsible for curating a mix of content that captures and defines the zeitgeist in Melbourne while also sharing stories of those who have driven and underpin the city’s food and drink culture over decades. They think strategically about how the editorial they produce contributes to and grows Broadsheet’s brand, credibility and audience.
Key responsibilities include commissioning, editing and writing food and drink news and features; uploading and publishing content; video spotlights; newsletter production; and contributor management. They deliver a content schedule that drives return readers and increases engagement.
Broadsheet’s editorial team operates as a newsroom. The Melbourne Food and Drink Editor must be highly organised, flexible and reliable. They must consistently meet tight deadlines and manage high-pressure situations in a calm and professional manner. Strong communication skills and a collaborative nature are essential. We are looking for someone self-motivated who brings energy, creativity and a flexible, solutions-focused mindset to their work.
The successful candidate will be an excellent writer who can write at speed with clarity, with a firm understanding of editorial and journalistic standards and a strong grasp of grammar and editorial conventions. They ensure our copy is not only insightful and entertaining but sharp and
clear. They thrive on the energy of breaking news. This is a key role within Broadsheet and an opportunity to have a significant impact at one of Australia’s most influential publishers.
Skills and experience
- Three to five years editing experience (ideally at a digital publisher)
- Proven ability to commission and manage freelance writers
- Experience in full-cycle story production – ideation, commissioning, editing, publication
- Demonstrated experience researching, pitching, interviewing and writing stories
- Strong editorial instincts and storytelling skills
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage tight deadlines and shifting priorities
- A calm, solution-focused mindset
- A passion for Australia’s cultural landscape, people and places – especially food and drink
- A solid understanding of the Broadsheet’s voice, tone and visual style
- Flexibility in a constantly changing
news environment
What We Offer
- A flexible, hybrid working environment
- A passionate, ambitious and supportive team
- Training and career development opportunities
- Paid birthday leave, volunteer days and cultural holiday swaps
- Monthly half-days in summer and winter
- A dog-friendly office in a great inner-city location
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) support
How to Apply
Please submit your CV and a short cover letter outlining your experience, interest in the role and why you are the ideal candidate for the position.
