Urban List is an award-winning indie media house seeking and sharing the good life, in good company.Weve built a community of 3 million culture seekers who trust our local, lifestyle and travel tips curated content and experiences that inspire what they buy, book, eat, stream and do.This is an exciting opportunity to join a crew that was crowned as Mumbrellas Sales Team of the Year 2023/2024.A rare and golden opportunity has opened up to join our Content team as our Brisbane Editor.We are searching for someone whose passion for content and digital channels will see them join a dynamic team of editors across Australia, New Zealand, and Singapore.As City Editor, theyll be responsible for creating, managing, and distributing exceptional, on-brand content that drives audience growth and engagement across all Urban List channels. Theyll bring a sharp editorial eye, the ability to develop unique angles that enhance brand awareness, and a knack for conceptualising innovative content ideas. With a strong understanding of audience behaviours, they''ll execute strategies that grow and deepen relationships with Urban Lists Brisbane community, from its audience to hospitality venues, contributors, and PRs.KEY ACCOUNTABILITIESAudience Growth And EngagementDevelop and execute strategies to grow and engage Urban Lists Brisbane audience across all channels.Analyse audience metrics and feedback to refine content strategies, identify trends, and uncover growth opportunities.Track and report on performance against key targetsincluding traffic, engagement, and audience growthwhile providing actionable insights.Maintain an in-depth understanding of Brisbanes small business, hospitality, and cultural landscape, including key players, trends, and market dynamics.Manage multiple projects efficiently in a fast-paced environment, consistently meeting deadlines and performance benchmarks.Leverage digital publishing platforms, content management systems, and social media tools to maximise content reach and engagement.Content Curation And AnalysisCreate, manage, and distribute high-quality, on-brand content across all Urban List channels, applying SEO best practices and data-driven insights.Collaborate with and mentor freelance contributors across written, social, and video formats to align with audience, engagement, and revenue goals.Develop unique content angles and innovative storytelling approaches to enhance Brisbanes coverage and deepen audience engagement.Partnerships & Thought LeadershipRepresent Urban List at industry events, networking opportunities, and media engagements to build relationships and strengthen brand presence.Stay ahead of global and local industry trends, track competitor strategies, and share insights with the team.Elevate Urban Lists positioning as a thought leader through strategic content initiatives and editorial innovation.RevenueSupport Urban Lists affiliate revenue goals by integrating commerce-driven content strategies.Adhere to best practices for revenue-generating editorial initiatives, working closely with the content and sales teams.Identify new monetisation opportunities, including branded content, partnerships, and innovative revenue streams.What does a successful candidate look like for this role?We are looking for someone who has:Minimum 5 years experience in creating, managing and distributing content in an online environment.A deep understanding of SEO, email marketing, analytics, content management systems and social media channels.In-depth knowledge of the Brisbane small business and hospitality landscape, including key players, trends and market dynamics.Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, meet deadlines, and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.Strong leadership skills with a record of achieving business targets.Excellent communication skillswritten and verbal.Broad content creation skillset, including writing, editing, affiliate content, video content creation and management of photography/image-based assets.Excellent organisational and management skills. Attention to detail is a must.Willingness to attend events (sometimes outside of regular hours) as an Urban List representative.Self-motivated with the ability to work autonomously.Journalism, communications or editing/publishing qualifications are a plus.If being in the hotseat for one of the best jobs in Brisbane sounds like an opportunity you don''t want to miss, we''d love to hear from you.Application ProcessSend a copy of your CV, at least 3 examples of your writing and a cover letter that includes your favourite Brisbane spot to, people@theurbanlist.com.Applications will close no later than Friday, 28 February 2025.Please note, given the anticipated interest in this role we will only be considering applicants who follow this process.Seniority levelMid-Senior levelEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionMarketing, Public Relations, and Writing/EditingIndustriesMedia Production #J-18808-Ljbffr
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Editor