Commercial Editor at ARE MEDIA

Apply for Commercial Editor at ARE MEDIA in Auckland City, N, NZ. This full‑time on‑site position offers great opportunities for career growth. Job no: 500361 – Work type: permanent full time – Location: Auckland. About ARE MEDIA ARE MEDIA is New Zealand’s leading omnichannel content company. Every day we influence, inform, inspire, and connect with readers across magazine media, digital, video, social, e‑commerce, customer review sites, podcasts, events and experiences. ARE MEDIA is home to some of NewZealand's most trusted and loved content brands across print and digital, including Woman’s Day, Your Home & Garden, KiaOra – Air New Zealand's Inflight Magazine, The Listener, and NZ Woman’s Weekly. What You’ll Be Working On Sitting within the Are Media commercial team, you’ll shape and deliver branded content that resonates with real audiences across print and digital channels. Writing, editing, and overseeing commercial content briefs from concept through to publication. Overseeing larger content series within our brands, and creating the narrative and themes for content. Collaborating with sales, creative, and client teams to ensure content meets both editorial standards and advertiser objectives. Maintaining brand voice consistency across Are Media’s portfolio of titles. Contributing to content strategy and ideation for commercial partnerships. What You Bring Proven editorial experience in a publishing, media, or content marketing environment. A strong command of writing for both print and digital formats, including SEO‑informed content. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple deadlines without compromising quality. Experience working directly with commercial or advertising stakeholders to deliver content solutions. Familiarity with the Are Media brand portfolio and an understanding of the audiences those titles serve. Sharp attention to detail and a confident editorial eye. Why ARE MEDIA? ARE MEDIA reaches millions of Australians and New Zealanders every month through titles that people genuinely choose to spend time with. Joining the Auckland team means contributing to brands that have shaped culture for decades, while working with colleagues who take editorial quality seriously. You’ll benefit from the resources and reach of a major media organisation, and the collaborative energy of a close‑knit local team. ARE MEDIA is committed to flexible working arrangements and building a workplace where diverse perspectives make the content stronger. A day of leave for your birthday. 4 days of volunteering leave each year. An inclusive parental leave program that supports all parents, families & carers. FREE digital access to all our titles. Our unique Are Media Learning Academy (Digital Academy, Lunch & Learns, Mentoring and much more). Ready to Apply? Submit your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your editorial background and a commercial content piece you’re proud of. Applications are reviewed as they arrive, so don’t wait to get yours in. Advertised: 15 Jun 2026 New Zealand Standard Time – Applications close: 17 Jul 2026 New Zealand Standard Time. #J-18808-Ljbffr