Mamamia is Australia's largest independent women's media group and our core purpose is to make the world a better place for women and girls. We reach seven and a half million women each month across written, video and social platforms and we have the largest women's podcast network in the world with 55 different shows.
About the role
Are you a passionate, pulse-on-the-zeitgeist editorial leader who knows exactly what Australian women are talking about? We are looking for a Commissioning Editor to join our team for a 12-month parental leave cover to lead Mamamia's contributor strategy, unearth exciting new talent, and shape compelling written content that connects with our audience of millions. Working directly with our Editor in Chief, you will lead our submission pipeline, commission high-impact stories, and mentor a talented team-all while delivering engaging, high-quality, and subscriber-exclusive content that drives meaningful conversation and supports our mission to make the world a better place for women and girls.
Here's some of the stuff you can expect to be doing if you join us:
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Drive Mamamia's contributor strategy by tapping into social trends, media, and current events to commission stories Australian women care about.
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Source, commission, and edit high-quality content from freelance writers, new talent, book extracts, and contributor submissions across key content verticals.
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Create and deliver compelling, high-performing subscriber-exclusive written content and collaborate with the No Filter team on site exclusives.
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Edit and publish stories with punchy, on-brand headlines and social sells that maximize shareability, engagement, and reach.
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Lead, mentor, and empower two direct reports, providing continuous feedback and development for both in-house and freelance writers.
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Manage and inspire the news and features pitch meeting, generating and prioritizing fresh, brilliant story ideas across the team.
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Analyse audience performance data and traffic insights to continuously adapt content strategy and meet subscriber and page-view growth targets.
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Ensure all commissioned content adheres strictly to media law, ethical considerations, brand voice, and high editorial standards.
Now, a bit about you
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A seasoned media professional with a tertiary qualification in Journalism/Communications (or similar) and a minimum of 5 years of editing experience.
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An experienced manager with a proven track record of leading, mentoring, and inspiring high-performing editorial teams.
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Highly skilled in media law, ethical journalism, and protecting brand integrity across digital publishing platforms
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A natural trend-spotter and creative thinker who thrives in a fast-paced environment and meets deadlines under pressure
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Data-literate and confident using digital platforms, content workflows, and audience insights to inform smart editorial decisions.
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An exceptional communicator with stellar copy-editing skills, razor-sharp attention to detail, and a collaborative spirit.
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Self-motivated, highly organized, and deeply aligned with our purpose-driven culture to elevate women's voices
Life at Mamamia
We're fast-paced and innovative, with a collaborative culture when it comes to industry-leading strategies and ideas.
We're small enough that you can create real and tangible change, and have your voice heard, and large enough that we can support your ideas with experienced, industry-leading teams, and deliver them to an audience of millions of women every month. We have a startup spirit within a scaled-up business structure.
The core purpose of Mamamia is to make the world a better place for women and girls, and we live this philosophy in the content we create and with the work we do. While our core purpose informs every business and content decision we make, we execute on our purpose in a way that's engaging, entertaining and adds meaning and value to the lives of Australian women.
We're passionate about embracing AI and technology in our creative process, constantly exploring new ways to enhance storytelling and connect with our audience - we're excited for you to join us on this innovative journey.
As well as being a meaningful and dynamic place to work, Mamamia offers:
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Flexible working conditions (Hybrid working model)
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A day off to celebrate your birthday
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Additional leave for years of service, plus annual rewards to celebrate your work anniversaries
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Paid parental leave
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Enjoy paid volunteer days to support RizeUp, our charity partner
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The opportunity to work for a purpose-driven company and help us make the world a better place for women and girls
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Wellbeing days: We want you to proactively look after your wellbeing so you can use 2 personal days each year to take care of yourself
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Access to MOVE by Mamamia-our exclusive platform offering a range of workouts you can do anytime, anywhere.
One more thing! Mamamia is an equal opportunity employer, all applicants will be considered regardless of your race, sexuality, religion, colour, gender identity, or parental status. We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply. If you require any assistance, including a workplace adjustment to participate in the recruitment process please reach out to [email protected]
