Supporter editor
Core
Senior newsroom role executing the Australian supporter revenue program by writing fundraising messages, overseeing email campaigns, and collaborating with editorial teams to grow the paying supporter base.
Role type
Senior IC supporter editor (reader revenue)
Builds
Fundraising campaigns, supporter newsletters, and optimized messaging across digital channels for Guardian Australia.
Domain
Digital media / Reader revenue
Required skills
Fundraising campaign design, cross-platform message testing, email fundraising oversight, newsletter authoring, data-driven conversion analysis, cross-functional collaboration, Australian media landscape knowledge, journalism business models, strategic judgment, copywriting for revenue.
Preferred skills
Audience development background, not-for-profit fundraising experience, user testing frameworks familiarity, global campaign framework leverage.
Technologies
Email platforms, digital channels, user testing frameworks, data analytics tools.
Responsibilities
Write compelling subscriber fundraising messages, oversee email fundraising efforts, commission and edit fundraising copy from reporters, identify news-driven support opportunities, run dedicated support campaigns, author a weekly supporter newsletter, analyze conversion metrics, collaborate with UK/US revenue teams, maintain brand tone of voice.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC