Consumer Editor

Drive is Nine’s brand appealing to the automotive enthusiast. Working with our industry leaders you will help us achieve our vision, to shape the future of automotive in Australia by providing authoritative reviews, detailed comparisons, and innovative commerce solutions.

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Consumer Editor to join our team. In this role, you will lead a high-performing Advice Content Team, delivering quality content to brief and timeline in a fast-paced setting. Reporting to the Director of Content, you will be a seasoned journalist with a keen interest in the automotive industry, leveraging your expertise to maintain high standards of quality and credibility.

Day to day you will:

• Manage and lead a high-performance Advice team to deliver quality content on deadline.
• Act as a content innovator, generating ideas for breaking, insight, and trending Advice content.
• Analyse audience and engagement data to inform content creation.
• Create and deliver accurate and timely written, video, audio, and photographic content.
• Provide clear, direct, and timely feedback to journalists.
• Implement cutting-edge search engine optimisation (SEO) strategies to maximise content visibility.
• Work with Publishing and Marketing teams to maximize content engagement opportunities.
• Ensure all news content complies with legal and ethical regulations.

What you'll bring:

• Tertiary qualifications in journalism, communications, or a related field.
• Extensive experience in mainstream journalism with an interest in automotive.
• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent research and fact-checking skills.
• Strong networking skills, internal and external.
• Extensive experience with Content Management Systems (CMS) and SEO best practices.
• Proven organisational skills, ability to manage multiple tasks, and adapt to change in a fast-paced environment.
• Full drivers license.

Nine is Australia’s largest locally owned media company. Working at Nine, you’ll have access to a unique range of experiences and opportunities, helping drive the success of the country’s most trusted television, radio, digital and publishing brands. 

Our content reaches almost every Australian - meaning what we do has real impact. We bring people together, celebrate the big moments, and capture the everyday ones.

Some of our most beloved brands have been part of Australian life for generations, and others - new on the scene - have already found their place firmly in our lives. We’re evolving and we need people like you to bring new ideas, innovate and make your mark.

How we work

At Nine, our flexible work options vary by role and team. Depending on the position, this may include flexible hours, hybrid work, or part-time arrangements. We welcome discussing your flexibility needs during the hiring process - just ask the Talent Acquisition team. 

Our employee benefits include:

• 18 weeks paid parental leave with no distinction between primary and secondary carers.
• Access to 'Employee Exclusives' program - a way of getting closer to our incredible brands, offering unique experiences, behind-the-scenes access, and awesome perks.
• Digital newspaper subscription to our mastheads.
• Annual gift voucher for Stan subscription.

More info at Nine Careers.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:

We're committed to a safe, respectful and inclusive Nine. From day one, you'll be encouraged to bring your whole self to work and will be supported to perform at your best.

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, and of all ages, genders, nationalities, backgrounds and cultures as we recognise the importance and value of diverse perspectives. Should you require any adjustments to the recruitment process, please advise us when you apply.

Work rights: Please note to apply for this role you must already have the right to lawfully work and live in Australia.