A career at ACM is more than just a job. It’s a career that grows with your lifestyle.
As Australia’s leading regional media organisation, we offer meaningful careers across metro and regional communities. From journalism and digital innovation to commercial strategy, our people are passionate about work that keeps communities strong, informed, and connected.
About Us
With over 180 years of history, ACM’s network includes iconic mastheads like The Canberra Times , Newcastle Herald , and Bendigo Advertiser . We operate across digital platforms, newspapers, magazines and events. Our people are united by purpose and driven by impact, delivering trusted local journalism and storytelling that matters to the communities we serve.
About the Role
You’ll be working closely with the Farm Weekly team to lead a newsroom that delivers high-quality print, digital and social media content, producing work that directly supports our agricultural and rural readership. This is a hands-on leadership role that offers both independence and collaboration, with a clear focus on practicing journalistic excellence, driving data-informed digital audience growth, and mentoring your editorial team.
What You’ll Bring
- Agricultural Expertise: A strong, comprehensive understanding of agriculture, rural issues, markets, and regional events.
- Digital Newsroom Leadership: Proven experience holding a leadership role within a digital news environment, with the ability to monitor team performance using data dashboards like Chartbeat.
- People Management & Mentoring: Exceptional capability to coach, train, and mentor editorial staff while effectively managing day-to-day newsroom operations, rostering, and resource sharing.
- Journalistic Excellence: A deep commitment to credibility, accuracy, and community advocacy, along with the sharp editorial judgment required to manage legal risks and quality control.
- Resilience & Authenticity: An approachable, open-minded, and emotionally intelligent leadership style that thrives when driving collaboration and supporting organizational change.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
Because at ACM, your career should grow with your lifestyle — not against it. We offer:
Ready to Grow with Us?
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We advocate Diversity and Inclusion ACM embraces all aspects of diversity and inclusion and are committed to creating a workplace which reflects the incredibly diverse customers, audiences and communities we serve. Candidates from all backgrounds will receive equal consideration for the opportunity they apply for.
Disability Accommodation For individuals who need assistance at any point in the application and interview process please contact the ACM Jobs team via email – [email protected]
