Quarterly Essay is seeking an experienced marketing professional to develop consumer and subscriptions marketing for Australia’s leading political journal.

The successful candidate will lead Quarterly Essay’s marketing strategy to increase brand awareness and audience growth. They will be passionate about building partnerships and engaging audiences and have great copywriting skills. Experience in subscription marketing will be viewed favourably. The role will report to the General Manager and Marketing & Strategy Director, and will be assisted by the Marketing, Social Media and Subscriptions Coordinators.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Developing and implementing all marketing and growth strategies for Quarterly Essay issues and brand
• Developing strategies to maximise opportunities across all sales and distribution channels including trade, newsagents and subscriptions
• Developing and managing partnerships with external organisations
• Developing messaging and briefs for all Quarterly Essay marketing collateral
• Project managing Quarterly Essay website strategy and user experience
• Collaborating with publicity team to amplify publicity, festival and event activities
• Overseeing Quarterly Essay Subscriptions Coordinator role, including delegating responsibilities and supervising workload 

Personal skills and experience

You will be a self-starter with excellent problem solving and communication skills, love developing and driving new projects and analysing outcomes, thrive in a collaborative environment and have an interest in Australian politics. This role is a great opportunity to lead the growth strategy for an independent and agenda-setting publication and work with a passionate team of creative professionals.

Quarterly Essay is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all backgrounds, including First Nations people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, trans and queer people, and people with disability.

Part-time; 22.5 hours per week
Location: Quarterly Essay & Black Inc., 22-24 Northumberland St, Collingwood VIC 3066
Flexible working arrangements available for the right candidate as well as the opportunity to work remotely
Salary: Commensurate with experience
Start date: Monday, 27 February 2023

To request a detailed position description, email [email protected]

To apply, send a cover letter and CV to [email protected] by 5pm, Friday, 10 February 2023