Deputy Editor

**The role**:
As the AA Directions Deputy Editor, you will join a friendly close-knit team assisting with the editorial and administrative production of the magazine and its associated website. You will contribute your expertise and brainstorm new ideas through writing assignments - including initiating story ideas, researching, interviewing and developing feature projects.

Your duties will also include:

- Being responsible for specific sections of the magazine.
- Commissioning stories and images from freelance and contract sources
- Sourcing images and commissioning photographers
- Contributing to the maintenance and development of the website -including content management, social media implementation and initiatives to improve the AA Directions' website experience.
- Managing administration including flowcharts, mock-ups, critical paths and media kits.

**Skills and experience needed**:
You will have a few years' experience under your belt in a magazine/publishing environment with a solid background in journalism.
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills
- Strong planning and organizational skills
- Able to prioritize work to meet strict deadlines
- Strong team player
- Familiarity with InDesign would be seen as an advantage
- Proficiency in web page building
- Ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

**About us**:
For over 120 years we've been helping kiwis on their adventures. We've become a trusted partner to our Members, who are at the heart of everything we do. And, as one of New Zealand's most enduring brands, we've become a permanent feature of our cultural landscape.

Our people are talented, naturally curious and love to ask, 'what's next?' This means that here at the AA you'll be surrounded by proud, passionate people who love a challenge, work as one and enjoy our unique team spirit.

Come and join the AA and see where a career with us will take you.