Australian Women’s Weekly editor Sophie Tedmanson to leave Are Media

Australian Women’s Weekly editor Sophie Tedmanson is departing Are Media.

The Sydney Morning Herald reports that “staff at the women’s magazine were told earlier this month that editor Sophie Tedmanson was set to depart the business, according to people familiar with the developments, after just three years at the magazine.”

An Are Media spokesperson told Mediaweek this morning: 

“We can confirm Sophie Tedmanson has stepped away from her role as Editor, The Australian Women’s Weekly. We thank Sophie for her contribution to the brand over the last few years and wish her every success for the future. 

"Recruitment for a newly created role of Editorial Director, The Australian Women’s Weekly & Women’s Weekly Food, will commence shortly.”

Tedmanson held the role for three years. 

 

 

 

 

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On LinkedIn, Tedmanson describes herself as:“I am a Sydney-based Editor, Content Creator and Communications and Media strategist and manager, with over three decades experience in storytelling for arts institutions and print and digital publications in Australia and Britain.”

Three months ago, the AWW announced a major refresh in a statement: 

"A new chapter for an Australian icon.

"The Australian Women’s Weekly is continuing to evolve, expanding its line-up of trusted experts, contributors and distinctive voices across the topics that matter most to Australian women.

“We’re excited to welcome Kathy Lette as a regular columnist, Susan Kurosawa as Travel Editor and Dr Caroline West, who will lead the return of Ask the Doctor across print, digital and social - alongside an incredible line-up of contributors including Chrissie Swan, Edwina Bartholomew, Effie Zahos, Maggie Beer, Julie Goodwin, Laura Sharrad, Depinder Chhibber, Karima Hazim and Fran Abdallaoui.”