Editor

• An excellent opportunity for an Editor looking to join a small but important team in a relaxed corporate environment
• Develop and hone your copyediting skills as part of a fun and supportive team
• Work for an established market leader with an innovative product used by the world’s elite businesses
• Fixed-term maternity leave cover contract until 31 December 2025

Our Company

IBISWorld is a leader in market intelligence and our team provides detailed analyses of thousands of industries across the globe. We are looking for a creative and attentive Editor to join our team and help elevate the quality of our content to the next level, forging a stronger connection between our research and its audience. Our offices in Melbourne, London, Frankfurt, Los Angeles and New York employ talented people who work hard to give our clients the information they need to excel.

At IBISWorld, we are proud of our company culture and values, and we strive to create an environment where people look forward to coming to work every day. We actively promote a supportive and collaborative workplace where everyone has the opportunity to influence how we think about our products and grow our business.

The Role

This role is a great early-career opportunity to develop your editing skills while building a career with a fast-growing organisation. As a key member of our department, you will contribute to our company’s mission of helping clients make better business decisions by editing market research reports and making sure they adhere to IBISWorld’s writing standards, style guidelines and quality standards.

As an Editor, you will maintain the core department duties of conducting reviews, working with analysts to help improve the depth and insightfulness of their analysis and identify areas for improvement in quality review processes and overall content creation.

You will be provided with on-the-job training when you first join IBISWorld, and your colleagues will support you in learning about our product and your role.

Reporting to the Editorial Team Leader, you will be responsible for:

• Editing a high volume of industry research reports and making suggestions to improve writing, analytical depth, originality and audience engagement
• Evaluating analysts’ reports to ensure they align with company writing and style guidelines and set quality frameworks
• Liaising with analysts to resolve issues with writing and logical inconsistencies to ensure all information is current and accurate
• Identifying when analysts need further training and providing feedback to improve their writing and analytical skills
• Helping run workshops to train new analysts and to enhance experienced analysts’ skills in writing and producing high-quality analysis
• Staying informed about current economic trends, enabling you to identify flaws in economic logic and outdated information quickly
• Working with other Editors to refine styles, systems, guidelines and more; helping update department manuals and guides as needed
• Performing basic layout and typesetting tasks in InDesign and Illustrator
• Other duties as assigned by the Editorial Team Leader or Global Quality Lead

As a successful candidate, you will have:

•  Bachelor’s degree in English, communications, publishing or equivalent
• Two years of experience as a proofreader or copyeditor
• Attention to detail, impeccable grammar skills and experience using style guides
• Ability to help connect the content with the audience
• Intermediate knowledge of business and economic concepts
• Aptitude to learn new subjects and applications quickly
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to liaise and collaborate
• Ability to prioritise a variety of tasks while maintaining high standards
• Work well with others, but also self-motivating and autonomous  
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, including Excel and PowerPoint
• Experience with Adobe InDesign and Illustrator is an advantage

What we offer

• Flexible working hours and hybrid work-from-home arrangements
• Internal career progression opportunities
• Professional development and training
• Subsidised gym membership at the Grand Hyatt City Club
• A relaxed dress code
• Friday afternoon activities
• Employee benefits and rewards via free breakfast and the Perkbox app

Salary: $60,000 p.a. + super

If you think you are the ideal candidate for this position, please apply online by submitting your resume and a brief cover letter explaining how your skills and experience align with this role. Please note that only successful candidates will be contacted, and only applications with a cover letter will be considered.

If you would like to learn more about IBISWorld, visit our Careers Page: http://www.ibisworld.com.au/careers/  

IBISWorld is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants must be authorised for employment in Australia and be able to provide a copy of a valid visa upon request.