• A rare entry-level opportunity to join Aeon Media Group, publisher of Aeon and Psyche magazines and Sophia Club events
• Fantastic company culture and close-knit team where you will be mentored to develop valuable skills
• Central Melbourne location with work-from-home two days/week

Aeon Media Group Ltd (AMG) is a not-for-profit digital publishing and live events company based in Melbourne. We publish the highly successful Aeon and Psyche magazines to a large international audience and present the Sophia Club, live philosophy and arts events in Melbourne, London and New York.

We have a large newsletter subscriber base and social media following, loyal donors, and a growing audience for Sophia Club events, which were launched early in 2022.

The Communications Assistant reports to our Digital Marketing Manager and works closely with our Media Manager and Sophia Club Events Manager.

We are looking for a highly motivated and professional person with a keen interest in ideas, writing and culture, and their promotion to a wide audience. You are likely a recent graduate in humanities, communications, publishing or arts management/marketing. You must be an excellent writer, detail-focused and a keen learner who relishes the idea of working in a culture of excellence. You’ll join a warm and friendly team who support each other and are proud of what we produce each week.

We currently have a team of 25 staff and are headquartered in Melbourne, with smaller editorial offices in New York and London. This role is based in our Melbourne office (applications from other locations will not be considered).

The role

The role is a key contributor to the reader, donor and audience experience across newsletters, social media, marketing copywriting, donor support and events. You will be provided with on-the-job training in our Content Management System (CMS), Mailchimp, Canva, Sendible, Google Analytics, Help Scout, Monday and other platforms.

• Build regular newsletters for Aeon and Psyche, the Sophia Club and fundraising drives
• Write and schedule social media posts under the direction of the Media Manager
• Design and write promotional copy for Sophia Club marketing collateral including invitations, flyers, posters, etc
• Manage Aeon’s Help Scout and provide excellent customer service to donors and readers
• Syndications administration
• Provide events and project support to the Sophia Club Events Manager
• Other tasks as required

About you

• A passion for ideas, reading and culture, and their promotion to a wide audience
• An enthusiasm for publishing and writing
• Exemplary written skills and attention to detail
• A quick learner and flexible individual who enjoys working with others and takes on constructive feedback willingly
• Some experience in promoting projects or events using social media, newsletters or other written communications techniques (even at an amateur level)
• Undergraduate and/or postgraduate qualifications in humanities, communications, publishing or arts management/marketing

How to Apply

Click Apply Now to submit a cover letter and your CV. We are interested to know why you would like to work at Aeon, any experience you have in promoting publishing, writing or arts events (it doesn’t have to be paid), and some sense of your career aspirations.

A position description is attached.