Full Time Business Journalists /Creative Writer - The Opportunity you don't want to miss

“There are no secrets to success. It is the result of preparation, hard work, and learning from failure.”
Colin Powell

If you want to join a team which is driven by innovation, challenges and solving media problems read on. If you want to be hand held and be told what to do - this isn’t for you. We need someone who is energetic, and great at working with their own determination in a team that fosters creativity and supports and mentors you. If you do proceed with application, make sure you read this till the end...

Who are we?
We are Octomedia- an international media publication and is Australia’s largest and oldest retail trade publication as well as other industry publications. We also run large scale events where industry leaders, start ups and up and coming talents come to speak, network and present their innovative ideas.

We are looking for a journalist to join our fast-growing editorial team. This is a great opportunity to work with a dynamic publishing company that produces a range of retail business titles in Australia, New Zealand and Asia.

The successful candidate will be able to collate and produce daily news content, create daily newsletters as well as manage social media software. The ability to understand market trends and news value is essential, as is the ability to use WordPress, Hootsuite and email marketing software.

To be successful in this role you must have:
+ Min 5 years experience in journalism
+ Relevant degree/tertiary qualifications
+ Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
+ Advanced MS Office Suite, including Power Point
+ Strong working knowledge of Wordpress, Hootsuite
+ Ability to multi task and work to deadlines
+ Keen eye for detail
+ Organisational skills


The Ideal Candidate:
+ Looking for a long term opportunity
+ Confident with excellent communication skills
+ Self-motivated, team player who is proactive in bringing our business forward
+ Working 5 days per week 9am - 6pm Australia time

To Apply for this role please answer the following - No standard answers please
Why you? (in one sentence)
Why you would like to work with us (in one sentence)?
Where would you like to be in 1 year (both career & personal)?
What are you expecting from us as an employer?
List 3 topics you are passionate writing about