We have an amazing new dream role here on The Fetch blog. It’s for a digital editor for the iconic Dumbo Feather publication. The role is full time and based in St Kilda, Melbourne. More information is included below –>

An iconic independent Australian magazine requires a Digital Editor to lead Dumbo digital and web development, online marketing, PR and social media.

Published quarterly for seven years, and distributed globally to newsagents, retailers, cafes, boutiques and a strong subscriber base, Dumbo Feather is hailed around the world as a design leader, and as a magazine like no other. Acquired by a new publisher in 2010, it is in the middle of a rapid growth period. The Digital Editor will create and implement the strategy that will drive our growth and set Dumbo Feather apart in the digital space.

• Managing the growth of the Dumbo Feather website, eNewsletters, facebook, twitter, blogs, etc
• Moderating the Dumbo Feather’s website, facebook, twitter pages and comments
• Social media channel management
• Marketing and PR efforts across all digital platforms
• Ensuring the e-newsletter is sent on time and to standard
• Liaising with and managing bloggers / web contributors and growing our community of writers
• Editing blog (and all web) submissions to ensure that all website posts are to standard and meet SEO requirements
• Sourcing and editing imagery as necessary
• Writing and researching features / profiles / content for the magazine and online as directed
• Interviewing (phone and email)
• Working closely with the business development manager to develop sales strategies driving online revenue and growth
• Attending appointments and functions as the representative of Dumbo Feather digital
• Assisting with the development of editorial plans, ad-hoc duties in line with your position’s responsibilities

Key performance indicators

• Increasing current online engagement (time on site, unique visits and pages per visit)
• Delivering features/content by agreed deadlines and to a standard that meets the Editor in Chiefs/MG’s criteria
• Growth of social network communities and mailing list (including maintaining/increasing open rates
• Managing interns and volunteers
• And other duties as required

Selection Criteria

Must have

• Experience managing a large (5,000 plus) community across multiple social networks
• Experience leading complex web development projects.
• Basic understanding of HTML, CSS and modern web standards, and experience in managing developers and front-end designers
• Demonstrated understanding of the business of online publishing
• Outstanding organisational skills
• An ability to solve problems creatively under pressure
• All kinds of ideas we haven’t had yet
• A passion for extraordinary ideas, extraordinary people, and extraordinary magazines

Application

Email the following to jobs@dumbofeather.com with:

• Your story (500 words or less)
• Why you’d like this job (500 words or less)
• Your CV