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Position Title: Community Magazine Print Editor, Part-time, Working remotely
Location: Flexible working arrangements, with time spent in the Northern Sydney Area, with occasional on-site work at the Lane Cove Head Office.
About The Village Observer
The Village Observer is a monthly community magazine and for more than 30 years, has reported on local issues, people, places and events in Lane Cove and surrounding suburbs and has played a key role in building the sense of community that exists in the area.
Proceeds from The Village Observer support residents of Lane Cove, Hunters Hill, Crows Nest, Artarmon, Willoughby and North Sydney, via Sydney Community Services – a local not-for-profit organisation that helps residents to live a quality and independent life in their own home and in their community.
Position Summary
We are currently seeking a part time Print Editor with good journalist and publishing skills and experience. Ideally the role would suit someone who lives in Lane Cove, or surrounding suburbs, and/ or is familiar with the local community.
Editorial responsibilities include:
• Set the editorial direction of each issue to ensure content appeals to a broad readership and maintains a local community feel and reflects local content
• Create a flatplan to accommodate editorial and adverts (advert spreadsheet supplied by designer)
• Manage news, events and feature articles, organise and conduct interviews as required, and manage the TVO contributor database
• Liaise with Council, local businesses, key community groups and readers to understand and report on key issues and manage queries
• Ensure editorial is balanced, equally representing interests of the diverse range of community groups and stakeholders
• Proofread final draft to maximise readability and accuracy of magazine before it goes to print
• Work collaboratively with the Marketing Team, including graphic designer, to ensure magazine is produced to strict deadline and budget
• Manage social media presence
Qualifications and skills:
• Proven experience in the publishing or magazine industry
• Creative thinking and adaptability to current trends
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to clearly convey editorial needs and effectively collaborate with contributors, and other team members
• Strong attention to detail, ensuring accuracy in verifying information, dates, names, references, and ensuring copy is free from errors in spelling, grammar, and punctuation
• Proficient in the Microsoft Office suite, including Word
How to Apply:
If you’re passionate about quality journalism and print publication, as well as consistently keeping the local community informed, we’d love to hear from you!
Please send your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your experience and why you are interested in this role to [email protected] by 11 March 2025.
You can call us on 9427 6425 to obtain more information.
Note: The Village Observer and Sydney Community Services are equal opportunity employers and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences.
