We are Australia’s leading youth media group and the home of the world’s most revolutionary digital media brands.
We bring young Aussies the stories they want across all of their interests – from culture to tech, business to gaming, fashion to entertainment, politics to lifestyle.
And we create innovative solutions for clients that they won’t get anywhere else.
Pedestrian Group is on the lookout for a Multimedia Producer to join the team behind Kotaku Australia, the local arm of the globally beloved and respected gaming publisher of the same name.
Reporting to the Editor and working closely with the Pedestrian Group Publisher, this position is best suited to someone just as comfortable writing stories and reviews as they are delivering content in front of the camera for vertical video.
They will live and breathe the dynamism of the gaming world and all its adjacent industries – with a particular focus on the local community of creators in Australia – and is tapped into fandoms and associated cultures to tell stories not just about the games themselves, but the people who make them and the people who play them as well.
Day to day you will:
- Work closely with the editor to uncover new areas of opportunity for coverage, helping set the news agenda for Kotaku Australia.
- Produce and write local news stories for Kotaku Australia, covering everything from the latest game releases to industry news and major events.
- Translate trends from YouTube, Twitch, Discord, and TikTok – as well as other gaming communities – to pitch spicy stories relevant to our audience’s interests.
- Write in-depth features that are funny, fresh, and unique – stuff that goes beyond the typical reviews, previews, or news cycle.
- Create content specifically for Kotaku Australia’s social media channels, including vertical video for TikTok and Instagram.
- Participate in, and help curate, Kotaku Australia’s weekly gaming news podcast (includes on-camera appearances).
- Participate in, and help curate, Kotaku Australia-hosted live streams as needed.
- Attend, participate in, and cover large industry events (such as PAX or Melbourne International Games Week), which may involve travel and work out-of-hours as needed.
- Schedule both local and US content to the site and the site’s social channels.
- Participate in brainstorms for commercial content as needed.
This is a full-time position ideally based in Pedestrian Group’s offices in either Sydney or Melbourne, however a remote position will be considered for the right candidate.
The position calls for someone with:
- 1-2 years’ experience in a similar writer/producer role, ideally in a newsroom environment.
- Interest in, and knowledge of, gaming and industry trends in Australia.
- A demonstrated understanding of the gaming industry in Australia, the key players within it, and the regulatory framework that binds it.
- Excellent attention to detail, and the ability to sort fact from fiction.
- Basic knowledge of SEO best practices (preferred, but not mandatory).
- Experience using a CMS and social media management tools (preferred, but not mandatory).
Additional Information
Benefits:
As a Pedestrian Group employee, you will enjoy perks like company events, wellness programs, career development courses, and work-life balance. But most importantly, you’ll work alongside inspiring colleagues who will encourage you to be your best self.
- Wellness – Our company’s Culture Club organises monthly massages, and provides mental health support to all staff.
- Health & Fitness – Our Good Sports company initiative gives staff the opportunity to sign up for a seasonal sport of their choosing. Whether that be Netball, Basketball, Dodgeball or even Axe Throwing, it’s up to you!
- Charity & Fundraising – Pay It Forward is Pedestrian Group’s charity and community program, where we use our unique set of skills to help raise funds and awareness for issues affecting Aussie youth.
- Career Development – We provide our staff opportunities for personal and professional growth. Be that through our monthly guest speaker series PEDTALKS, online learning platforms, or in-person workshops.
- Social Events and Team Bonding – Pedestrian Group offers a variety of opportunities to bond with the team, from team lunches, team activities, company-wide summits or just an ordinary BBQ with a DJ and a cheeky marg station. We work hard & party harder!
We believe in being Hungry, Fearless & Real
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:
At Pedestrian Group (wholly owned by Nine Entertainment), we are committed to fostering a workforce that embraces all aspects of diversity and inclusion and where practices are equitable to ensure our people experience a sense of belonging. From day one, you'll be encouraged to bring your whole self to work and will be supported to perform at your best. Should you require any adjustments to the recruitment process in order to equitably participate, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application.
We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, and of all ages, nationalities, backgrounds and cultures.
Disclaimer: We do not accept unsolicited agency resumes and are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
Work rights: Please note to apply for this role you must already have the right to lawfully work and live in Australia.
#LI-Hybrid
#LI-Remote
