We are looking for a passionate and motivated Journalist with producing, writing and editing skills to join our Australian team. As a Journalist for LADbible Australia, you will be producing high-quality and engaging articles – covering breaking news, pop culture, entertainment and more – to be posted across LADbible Australia’s social media platforms and on-site. You will be part of the editorial team and will be responsible for taking LADbible Australia editorial to the next level, by enhancing the brand image and maintaining a strong online presence.

What the opportunity looks like

• Producing topical entertainment and pop culture articles all whilst working towards tight deadlines
• Proactively seeking out breaking news as it happens.
• Sourcing and pitching original ideas and lateral angles for written content.
• Posting to and moderating social platforms when necessary.
• Growing and utilising contacts for news leads and feature content.
• Maintaining impeccable grammar and punctuation skills.
• Building and refining the editorial tone and reputation of LADbible Australia.
• Making analytical reports on the content you produce.

Skills and experience we’d like you to have

• A journalism background with social media experience – preferably working within a similar role within media publishing.
• Strong passion for entertainment, pop culture and sharing the latest stories
• Understanding of storytelling and what makes an engaging, shareable story.
• You are target driven and understand the necessity for tight turnaround times.
• You have a proven ability to think, imagine and produce new and original ideas.
• You have some experience of SEO and of using website content management systems.
• A range of industry contacts is desirable but not essential.
• Knowledge of the company's brand and overall style.
• Experience of working on various social channels, and how to optimise for each.
• Experience working to strict deadlines and targets.
• Media law training is desirable but not essential.

At LADbible Group we've rolled out blended working which means the majority of departments across the business work from home and the offices on a weekly basis.

LADbible Group is an equal opportunities employer. We are determined to create a diverse group at all levels of our company and we welcome all members of the community to apply for openings with us. As the leading social youth publisher, we have a powerful global platform to better represent our audience and enable those that do not have equal opportunities to have their voices heard. As a business, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce, in an environment where everyone feels comfortable to be themselves.