Refinery29 Australia is on the hunt for a dedicated style and beauty writer!
Reporting to the Head of Editorial for Refinery29 Australia, the writer will be well-versed in all things style and beauty, and the complex ways fashion and beauty intersect with identity, culture and self-expression. You will be excited to rethink how we cover these topics through a hyper-local lens for Refinery29 Australia’s audience through a mix of original features, columns, personal essays and shopping content. To be successful in this role, you will be fiercely passionate about making fashion and beauty a space where all women and gender-diverse people see and feel themselves represented.
Your primary duties include:
- Write 2-3 stories per day
- Work with the Head of Editorial & Managing Editor to set the agenda for Refinery29’s conversation-driving coverage of style and beauty trends
- Conceptualise unique ways to cover the biggest style, beauty and lifestyle stories of the day ‘the Refinery29 way’
- Grow and maintain an incredible network of contributors who reflect Australia’s diversity
- Write, pitch and edit copy quickly and accurately under tight deadlines
- Source and integrate products into feature and gallery-style pieces
- Support commercial partnerships by attending brainstorms as needed and creating editorial packages that help drive sales revenue
- Interview the most interesting names in the style, beauty and lifestyle space, both globally and locally
- Represent Refinery29 at industry events as required
- Platform content on Refinery29 Australia's social channels
This is a full-time role based out of Pedestrian Group’s offices in either Sydney or Melbourne.
Qualifications:
- Demonstrated experience writing fashion and/or beauty content, ideally with some commentary and opinion mixed in
- Positive, intuitive/proactive, and collaborative team player
- Superior judgement and discretion
- Deep understanding of the diversity and intersectionality of young polycultural audiences
- Strong industry contacts or an eagerness to forge strong relationships
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Additional Information Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: At Nine, we are committed to fostering a workforce that embraces all aspects of diversity and inclusion and where practices are equitable to ensure our people experience a sense of belonging. From day one, you'll be encouraged to bring your whole self to work and will be supported to perform at your best. Should you require any adjustments to the recruitment process in order to equitably participate, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, and of all ages, nationalities, backgrounds and cultures. Disclaimer: We do not accept unsolicited agency resumes and are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
