Managing Editor - Lifestyle, Auckland

The Opportunity Here's an opportunity to lead the NZ Herald and Viva’s lifestyle coverage as one of our senior editorial leaders, reporting to the Chief Content Officer - Publishing. Your strategic vision will shape the digital lifestyle content we offer across various domains such as fashion, entertainment, home, travel, wellness, food, and more.How You'll Do It Set the strategic direction for digital premium and free lifestyle content, including planning, scheduling, and overseeing the execution of complex content projects. Build a sustainable market-leading subscriber base and a commercially successful, audience-driven lifestyle vertical.Develop and implement effective content strategies based on a deep understanding of the target audience and the business' commercial needs, utilizing analytics and insights while monitoring competitors. Direct and coach journalists and lifestyle team leaders to deliver trusted, quality journalism.Develop strong relationships with key commercial stakeholders and influencers across New Zealand. Take ownership of the lifestyle budget, ensuring efficient resource use while managing contributor and freelance costs. Maintain strong communication and collaboration with other teams across NZME to ensure seamless, integrated news coverage.Support the newsroom’s editorial mission, promoting a culture of excellence, accuracy, and trust. About You You bring at least 10 years of experience in a senior newsroom role, with a proven track record in producing or overseeing high-quality, in-depth lifestyle content. You’re a natural leader, excelling at guiding teams, mentoring staff, and fostering a collaborative, high-performance environment.You have developed and implemented effective content strategies and possess a broad commercial understanding of the industry. You are passionate about lifestyle news and capable of staying calm under pressure, managing multiple tasks and priorities. You have a keen understanding of audience needs, using data to tailor content that informs and captivates.You possess excellent communication skills, confidently liaising with stakeholders inside and outside the organization while maintaining strong relationships within the newsroom. You work closely with commercial teams to develop ideas that align with brand goals and engage readers, complementing quality journalism.You bring vision and a forward-thinking approach, aligning your work with NZME’s goals and pushing storytelling boundaries to build engaged, loyal audiences. You are committed to continuous learning and professional development, actively seeking opportunities to grow in an evolving media landscape.#J-18808-Ljbffr