The Australian Financial Review has played a central role in informing and charting the business life of the nation since 1951. In 2023, The Financial Review remains the essential daily habit of business decision makers, investors and those who promote national prosperity. The nation’s most-trusted newspaper brand has become a national institution, widely regarded as Australia’s premium business, finance and political publication and recognised for its news-breaking, agenda-setting and authoritative journalism.
The Financial Review is part of Nine, Australia’s largest locally owned media company – the home of Australia’s most trusted and loved brands spanning News, Sport, Lifestyle, and Entertainment. We pride ourselves on creating the best content, accessed by consumers when and how they want – across Publishing, Broadcasting and Digital.
The Financial Review is seeking to appoint a new Wealth Editor.
The Wealth Editor will shape, drive and contribute to the masthead's coverage of wealth management, with an emphasis on creating news, features and educational content for our unique breadth of subscribers across the wealth spectrum, from professional and sophisticated investors to retirees and self-managed superannuation funds to Millennial and Gen Z savers and traders.
Day to day you will:
- Develop and execute a clear vision for the Wealth section, including enhancing coverage and expanding investment content
- Manage a small team of reporters and contributors
- Commission and edit news and features for weekly investor sections
- Cover daily news and big breaking stories
- Produce the Wealth Generation weekly newsletter
- Develop and maintain a broad network of contacts across the wealth management industry
- Demonstrate a thorough understanding of personal finance topics, issues, and key government policies
- Commission and brief stories and features, set deadlines, and edit copy
- Write sharp online headlines and intros
- Previous experience covering personal finance is essential
- Proven ability to drive news coverage and generate ideas
- Strong writing, editing, and commissioning skills
- Thorough understanding of personal finance topics, issues, and key government policies
- Broad network of contacts across the wealth management industry
- Ability to manage a team and meet deadlines
Additional Information
Life at Nine:
Nine is a people business. Being part of the team means you’ll be in a culture that promotes creativity and innovation, diversity and inclusion, is open to feedback, rewards impact and ensures everyone is heard. Importantly, you'll receive the following:
- Career development and quality training
- Up to 16 weeks paid primary carer’s parental leave
- Discounts on lifestyle, entertainment, and leisure memberships, including health insurance, dental and gym
- Discounts on products and services with corporate partners
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.
Work rights: Please note to apply for this role you must already have the right to lawfully work and live in Australia.
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