Deputy Shopping Editor

Company Description
Nine is Australia’s largest locally owned media company. Working at Nine, you’ll have access to a unique range of experiences and opportunities, helping drive the success of the country’s most trusted television, radio, digital and publishing brands.

Our content reaches almost every Australian - meaning what we do has real impact. We bring people together, celebrate the big moments, and capture the everyday ones.

Some of our most beloved brands have been part of Australian life for generations, and others - new on the scene - have already found their place firmly in our lives. We’re evolving and we need people like you to bring new ideas, innovate and make your mark.

Job Description

As Nine’s flagship digital destination, nine.com.au reaches millions daily with trusted news, lifestyle features, and world-class sports coverage. Our fast-paced team uncovers the human story behind the headline, capturing Australian life across food, travel, parenting, and style. Joining our digital newsroom gives you the platform to innovate, stay on the pulse of breaking news, and shape stories that inform and entertain the nation. 

Reporting to the Shopping Editor, you will drive engagement and affiliate revenue by sourcing, reviewing, and publishing high-quality shopping content across tech, beauty, fashion, health, and lifestyle platforms. You will play a pivotal role in delivering fast, compelling digital journalism that inspires consumers and meets key audience targets.

Day to day you will:

• Pitch engaging, audience-focused shopping content ideas to the Shopping Editor.

• Source, research, and review products aligned with broader affiliate revenue goals.

• Track major shopping events, product launches, and emerging market trends.

• Write and publish a minimum of four digital stories daily across the week.

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to achieve performance, revenue and audience targets.

• Promote content using strategic homepage headlines, newsletters, and social platforms.

• Shoot, source, and edit high-quality visuals using Adobe Express for daily articles.

What you'll bring:

• Prior experience in digital media alongside a solid understanding of affiliate content strategies.

• Proven ability to write fast, accurate copy while working under rolling deadline pressure.

• Hands-on experience publishing within a CMS and optimising content for SEO and revenue.

• Excellent research skills, strong grammar, and a working knowledge of media legal practices.

• Proficient photo editing skills using Adobe Express/Photoshop, with a creative eye for visual presentation.

• Ability to amplify stories across social channels, newsletters, and distribution platforms.

• Strong self-motivation to work independently, combined with collaborative communication skills.

Additional Information

How we work
At Nine, our flexible work options vary by role and team. Depending on the position, this may include flexible hours, hybrid work, or part-time arrangements. We welcome discussing your flexibility needs during the hiring process - just ask the Talent Acquisition team.

Our employee benefits include:

• 18 weeks paid parental leave with no distinction between primary and secondary carers

• Access to 'Employee Exclusives' program - a way of getting closer to our incredible brands, offering unique experiences, behind-the-scenes access, and awesome perks.

• Digital newspaper subscription to our mastheads

• Annual gift voucher for Stan subscription

• More info at Nine Careers
  

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
We're committed to a safe, respectful and inclusive Nine. From day one, you'll be encouraged to bring your whole self to work and will be supported to perform at your best.
We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, and of all ages, genders, nationalities, backgrounds and cultures as we recognise the importance and value of diverse perspectives. Should you require any adjustments to the recruitment process, please advise us when you apply.
Work rights: Please note to apply for this role you must already have the right to lawfully work and live in Australia.