Associate Editor in Sydney

We’re looking for an experienced writer–editor to support the production of branded and commercial content across Financial Standard and Money. This role sits at the intersection of editorial craft and commercial delivery. You’ll work closely with editorial, sales, marketing, and research teams to develop, produce, and deliver sponsored and branded content that meets client objectives while maintaining the integrity and quality of our mastheads. This is a hands‑on, individual contributor role. You’ll be directly involved in writing, editing, and shaping feature‑led commercial content, while ensuring delivery is smooth, accurate, and on time.

This is a rare opportunity to work across two of Australia’s most respected financial media brands, contributing to commercially important content while maintaining strong editorial standards. You’ll be part of a collaborative, fast‑moving media environment that values quality storytelling, commercial impact, and professional growth, with scope to progress your career within a global organization.

Responsibilities

• Producing and editing branded and sponsored content, including articles, special features, media partnerships, events, and awards‑related deliverables
• Writing and editing longform feature content to a high editorial standard
• Supporting content workflows by managing schedules, approvals, and deadlines across multiple projects
• Translating commercial briefs into engaging editorial content that is on‑brand, on‑brief, and on time
• Commissioning and editing external writers where required
• Coordinating with media sales, marketing, design, and production teams throughout the content lifecycle
• Working with Rainmaker Group’s research team to incorporate relevant proprietary insights into content
• Contributing ideas to the evolution of content formats, including native storytelling, multimedia, and emerging content solutions

What Success Looks Like

• Consistent delivery of high‑quality branded content that meets editorial and commercial expectations
• Strong, collaborative relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners
• Reliable management of multiple briefs and deadlines with minimal supervision
• Editorial output that engages audiences while supporting commercial outcomes

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce, Economics, Journalism, Communications, or any related field.
• 3-5 years of experience writing, editing, or producing branded or commercial content
• Strong longform and feature‑writing skills, with high editorial standards
• Background in journalism, media, content agencies, branded content studios, or PR/communications with a strong editorial focus
• Ability to translate commercial briefs into engaging, high‑quality editorial content
• Experience juggling multiple content projects, deadlines, and stakeholders
• Hands‑on experience with CMS platforms (WordPress) and content workflow tools
• A genuine interest in financial services, investing, or consumer finance, or the curiosity to build expertise quickly
• SEO knowledge and experience with social, multimedia, video, or podcast content is a plus.

At ISS STOXX, our people are our driving force. We are committed to building a culture that values diverse skills, perspectives, and experiences. We hire the best talent in our industry and empower them with the resources, support, and opportunities to grow—professionally and personally. Together, we foster an environment that fuels creativity, drives innovation, and shapes our future success.

ISS STOXX GmbH is a leading provider of research and technology solutions for the financial market. Established in 1985, we offer top‑notch benchmark and custom indices globally, helping clients identify investment opportunities and manage portfolio risks. Our services cover corporate governance, sustainability, cyber risk, and fund intelligence. Majority‑owned by Deutsche Börse Group, ISS STOXX has over 3,400 professionals in 33 locations worldwide, serving around 6,400 clients, including institutional investors and companies focused on ESG, cyber, and governance risk.

Institutional Shareholder Services (“ISS”) is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity and inclusion. It is our policy to prohibit discrimination or harassment against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, creed, religion, sex, age, height, weight, citizenship status, national origin, social origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, pregnancy status, marital status, familial status, mental or physical disability, veteran status, military service or status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.