Nine
Digital Publishing Coordinator - Drive
We shape culture by sparking conversations, challenging perspectives, and entertaining our communities.
Media and communications
Full-time
Hybrid | Melbourne, VIC, AU
Visa sponsorship · No
Entry Level · A role for someone with underlying potential, good motivation and ability to learn. Typically no direct experience is required.
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Why Nine
Nine is 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.
Nine’s assets include the 9Network, major mastheads such as The Sydney Morning Herald, The Age and The Australian Financial Review, radio stations 2GB, 3AW, 4BC and 6PR, digital properties such as nine.com.au, 9Now, 9Honey, Pedestrian.TV, Drive, subscription video platform Stan and a majority investment in Domain Group.
We bring people together by celebrating the big occasions and connecting the everyday moments. Australia belongs here. We bring our purpose to life via three shared values: We walk the talk, turn over every stone and keep it human.
About the role
Drive showcases the best of all things automotive, covering all brands and areas of the motoring industry providing Australia's most engaging and entertaining content. The dedicated team at Drive are here to bring audiences their trusted advice, share their passion for all things motoring and to help simplify the Australian motoring landscape for all types of drivers.
Drive is looking for a Digital Publishing Coordinator to join our team in Melbourne. This role is key to managing our digital publishing pipeline, ensuring content is prepared and published with precision and on schedule. You will work closely with the content and operations teams to coordinate content deliverables, optimise for SEO, and amplify content across Drive’s expansive network, including social media platforms like YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok.
We’re looking for someone who is highly organised, detail-oriented, and skilled in the Adobe Suite. If you have a passion for cars, that’s a bonus, but we’re mostly after someone who’s ready to hit the ground running and keep content flowing seamlessly.
Responsibilities
- Ensure all content is submitted on time and adjust schedules as needed.
- Prepare select content for publishing, including video and commercial assets.
- Develop and maintain a checklist of pre-publishing tasks to ensure content meets standards.
- Update and manage content plan changes through a defined, centralized process.
- Execute SEO improvements on content.
- Assist in asset sweating and amplification across social media channels.
- Amplify content through Nine’s syndication channels.
- Execute daily/weekly/monthly SEO, amplification, and syndication reporting.
- Ensure compliance with brand standards and safety protocols.
Qualifications
- Tertiary degree in Journalism, Marketing, or a related field.
- Advanced skills in Adobe Suite, especially Photoshop.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Previous SEO experience is preferred but not essential.
- Familiarity with WordPress, Monday.com, or similar tools is a plus.
- Exceptional attention to detail with a strong focus on consistency.
- Ability to multitask and prioritize effectively.
- Collaborative team player with a passion for delivering high-quality work.
- Enthusiasm and motivation for digital publishing.
- An interest in cars is a definite bonus!
What you'll be responsible for
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Production Planning
Develop and maintain a checklist of pre-publishing tasks to ensure content meets standards.
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Content Scheduling
Prepare select content for publishing, including video and commercial assets.
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Content Optimization
Ensure content is optimized for SEO, readability, and accessibility to maximize its impact and reach
Skills you'll need
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Attention to detail
Accurately identifies and rectifies discrepancies or errors that exists in information and deliverables
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Written communication
Writes in a clear and structured format to convey information and ideas effectively to a target audience
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Prioritization
Compares and ranks the relative importance &/or urgency of different tasks to identify the best order of actions
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