Mixdown, Australia’s leading music instrument, pro audio and music creator’s publication, is seeking an editor to join its Melbourne based team.
The role will involve managing content output across all of Mixdown’s platforms – social, web, e-news and print – as well as working independently across various editorial projects.
Joining a highly skilled and passionate team, the successful candidate will work collaboratively alongside a wider team and thrive on the thrill of being immersed in Australia’s music and creative industries.
A hybrid WFH/office situation is on offer (Mondays and Fridays WFH, Tuesday to Thursday in our Brunswick-based office), along with the opportunity to attend a range of events on Australia’s cultural calendar throughout the year.
Key responsibilities:
- Write, edit and publish content across Mixdown’s platforms.
- Source, edit and publish imagery across Mixdown’s platforms.
- Ideate content to appear across Mixdown’s social, web and print platforms.
- Overseeing the production of Mixdown’s bimonthly print magazine.
- Maintain Mixdown’s editorial directories, including writing, editing and updating content.
- Maintain relationships with a range of external stakeholders, including publicists, freelance writers and other contractors.
- Oversee delivery of branded and sponsored content across Mixdown’s platforms.
- Conduct analysis and report on readership data across all channels.
- Oversee and grow Mixdown’s social media platforms.
- Attend industry events to build strong connections, increase brand profile and deliver social media coverage.
- Appearing in Mixdown social video posts.
As the ideal candidate, you will possess:
- At least two years experience in a professional editing, writing or content creation role.
- A tertiary qualification in professional writing, journalism or a similar field.
- A portfolio of published work.
- Demonstrably excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- A strong understanding of the Australian music industry.
- Software proficiency in all of the following: MAC OS, Word/Pages, Powerpoint/Keynote, Google Suite, Canva and ideally at least one web based CMS (WordPress, Drupal etc.)
- Experience using a wide range of professional writing or editing software is highly desirable.
- A deep understanding of and experience using social media.
- A strong work ethic.
- The ability to play a musical instrument at a least an intermediate level and/or experience in creating music using professional music tools and/or software is essential.
- A passion for the Australian creative industries especially music.
A base salary commensurate with experience is on offer for the right person.
Please send your cover letter, CV and writing samples to [email protected]
About Furst Media
Furst Media is an Australian independent publisher in the music, arts, fashion and lifestyle sectors.
We pride ourselves on being an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an inclusive working environment that embraces and respects diversity in gender, identity, race or disability.
