It was a highly contended role, but Bauer Media is thrilled to announce Kim Wilson has been appointed the role of editor-in-chief of The Australian Women’s Weekly.
Wilson has had an impressive career in the media industry, with positions including editor-in-chief at New Idea, launch editor of OK! Magazine, and editor-in-chief of Kidspot.com.au. She has also won awards for Magazine of the Year and Editor of the Year.
“I am excited to announce that Kim Wilson has been appointed editor-in-chief of The Australian Women’s Weekly. Kim is an award-winning editor with over 15 years’ experience launching and driving some of the biggest local and international women’s media brands across both print and digital. Kim will lead the talented and experienced editorial team on The Weekly into an exciting new era,” says The Australian Women’s Weekly publisher Matt Dominello.
"I would like to thank all the applicants who expressed interest in the position, I was overwhelmed by the calibre of the candidates. Kim will start her new role in the coming months and in the interim I am pleased to announce that Juliet Rieden will be acting editor-in-chief."
Wilson adds: “'I'm honoured and excited to be stepping into the shoes of so many great editors before me. I can't wait to join such a well-respected team, roll up my sleeves and deliver great stories for our readers. The Australian Women's Weekly holds a special place in the hearts of Australian women, I hope to do them proud.”
