Reporting to the chief executive, the General Manager will work closely with the chief executive and the senior leadership team to set priorities and ensure a sound and ambitious vision for the business across all our titles.

The role has a strong project and people focus, providing strong strategic thinking and acting as a pivotal support to the chief executive.

The General Manager will also help build consumer-driven products that achieve newsroom and business goals and will thrive in a highly collaborative, cross-functional environment.

We are seeking someone who:

• Has a passion for Schwartz Media and a commitment to being part of our innovation and growth
• Can initiate and manage complex projects across cross-disciplinary teams to maintain an environment of high performance with a clear focus on measurable outcomes
• Can prioritise in a rapidly changing environment and is well versed in agile project management
• Can bring clarity to ambiguous and complex situations
• Has a strategic mindset with the ability to anticipate challenges, leverage opportunities, and drive impactful decision-making
• Is in their element at the intersection of technology, operations, design, editorial and business
• Is organised and able to communicate clearly at an operational level with delivery teams (internally and externally) as well as at a strategic level with senior leaders
• Can manage external relationships and obligations independently
• Can maintain operational aspects of the business
• Has the proven leadership ability to develop effective working relationships, lead and motivate a team of professionals and create a positive workplace culture
• Has the ability to get things done and can step outside their defined role in order to do so
• Can provide clear direction and mentor a high-performing team/s, fostering a collaborative, high performing and productive work environment

Selection Criteria:

• Experience in the Media/Arts/Culture industry with proven delivery of operational and strategic projects at a senior level
• Proven capacity to think strategically and to drive innovation
• Proven ability to navigate complex environments and maintain meaningful stakeholder relationships
• Demonstrated leadership experience across business, including maintaining and leading positive workplace cultures
• Ability to thrive in an unstructured, fast-moving and constantly evolving high growth environment
• Strong written and communication skills, including the ability to communicate between technical and non-technical people, vertically and horizontally
• High-level organisational skills
• Strong relationship-building skills, including excellent customer intuition.
• Demonstrated ability to develop high-performing teams, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, and driving operational excellence
• Hands-on experience with Google Analytics, including dashboards and custom reports and hands-on experience with Google Ad Manager

Preferred experience:

• An understanding of contemporary media landscapes, including traditional, digital, and emerging platforms
• Hands-on experience with campaign management tools
• Experience creating and managing effective product roadmaps
• Experience running A/B testing
• Comfortable learning new web and digital tools on your own quickly

HOW TO APPLY

This is a full-time position based at our offices in Collingwood , Victoria and opportunity to work remotely, ideally commencing in early 2025. To be considered for this position, tell us why your motivation, skills and experience make you the right fit. Please send a cover letter and résumé to [email protected] ASAP or by 5pm on Friday, January 31 2025.

Shortlisting of candidates will commence prior to this date, so please do not delay submitting your application.

ABOUT US

Schwartz Media’s mission is to inform through fearless, intelligent and entertaining news. We offer a nuanced examination of Australia, delivering fresh insight and literary expression. We invest in longform journalism that breaks the 24-hour news cycle and makes difficult topics clear. Schwartz Media publishes Australia’s most respected writers and award-winning reporters across The Saturday Paper, The Monthly magazine and our daily podcast, 7am – the number-one news podcast in Australia. Our goal is to be the leading independent publisher of quality audio, print and online journalism in the country, and to deliver insightful coverage to readers who invest in news they can trust.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Schwartz Media is hiring a part time (3-4 days per week) Accounts Assistant to join The Saturday Paper, The Monthly, The Briefing, The Australian Foreign Affairs and 7am Podcast.
The successful candidate will work closely with the Finance Manager to oversee and maintain the MYOB and XERO accounting system for all publications, including maintaining budgets, processing invoices and payments and help prepare monthly management reports. Experience or an interest in the media industry is preferred.

Primary responsibilities will include supporting the finance manager with:

• Entering and processing sales and purchase invoices accurately.
• Ensuring invoices adhere to budget and actively review debtors for timely payment, chasing debtors.
• Perform monthly bank and credit card reconciliations.
• Working with google and excel spreadsheets to prepare journals and maintain ledgers.
• Liaise with and monitor daily communications from internal teams or external contributors.
• Ensure accounting records are processed correctly and GST is coded accurately to assist with BAS preparation.
• Follow standard processes for consistent and accurate financial reporting.

PERSONAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Background accounting or bookkeeping
• Proficiency and experience in MYOB and Excel essential
• Accuracy and exceptional attention to detail
• Experience working in an environment with multiple entities
• Strong organisation, problem solving and numerical skills
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Proactive and self-motivated work ethic
• Ability to adapt to changing tasks and priorities
• Good time management skills

Schwartz Media is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all backgrounds, including First Nations people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, LGBTQIA+ people and people with a disability.

If you are passionate about our goal of informing through fearless, intelligent and entertaining news, and you’re searching for a rewarding role that will help us raise an independent voice in the Australian media landscape, we encourage you to apply to join our team.

HOW TO APPLY

This is a part-time position, based at our offices in Collingwood, Victoria. To be considered for this position, tell us why your motivation, skills and experience make you the right fit for this role. To apply, please send your cover letter and résumé to [email protected] by Friday 31 January 2024. Applications will be assessed as they are received, and suitable candidates may be contacted prior to the job closing date.