Active Networks is looking for a dynamic Editor-in-Chief for Peninsula Living Pittwater, Peninsula Living Manly-Warringah and North Shore Living – the three leading monthly community magazines based on Sydney’s lower North Shore and Northern Beaches.

This is a full-time, hands-on busy role, as we strive hard to bring the very best publications to more than 134,000 homes and businesses in the area. We also publish a news website, a deals site, two Facebook groups and e-newsletters. Our team of 10 is based in the modern Lifestyle Working Office building adjacent to Warringah Mall in Brookvale.

You will be required to plan and manage the generation of engaging, local articles. You will edit, proof and write across print and digital. You’ll manage our in-house team of two designers and two journalists along with freelance journalists and contributors. Your duties will extend to managing all things associated with the production and distribution of our magazines and our daily local news website, Northside Living News as well as its associated Facebook groups.

Active Networks is the owner of Northside Living Buy, Sell, Swap and Connect; and North Shore Buy, Sell, Swap and Connect; as well as Thinklocal.com.au.

Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Facilitating the production of three lifestyle magazines, including managing, and delegating tasks to two in-house journalists, several freelance journalists and two graphic designers.
• Sourcing, writing, and commissioning articles on a broad range of topics, including local community news, issues, and events; home style and DIY projects; cover stars, plus much more.
• Dealing with advertisers, rustling up and writing innovative and eye-catching native advertorials.
• Sub-editing and proofing duties, including altering articles on Adobe InDesign.
• Overseeing the distribution of our print magazines
• Completing personal business planning tasks and managing the employee’s goals directed at improving Active Networks as a whole.
• Attending community events on behalf of the publications
• Managing the growth and content production for our digital assets, including our local news website.

Requirements:
• At least five years’ experience as a journalist.
• Someone who is up to date with the current happenings on the lower North Shore and Northern Beaches.
• A proven ability to present and package content in fun, informative and unique ways.
• Someone who is proactive, organised, and deadline orientated.
• A strong multitasker.
• Experience with managing employees and outside contributors.
• Experience in sub-editing and editing.
• An understanding of social media, including Facebook and Instagram.
Desirable criteria
• InDesign skills
• Experience with Google analytics and digital news sites
• Already established contacts within the area, local councils and government (or a willingness to make them)
• Driving license

Working hours for this full-time role are 8.30am to 4.30pm, Monday to Friday.

To apply for this position, please send a cover letter, your CV, and three examples of your published work to editor@activenetworks.com.au.