03 Mar 2024
Tags: Signature Media, Cathy Wagstaff, holidays with kids, Vacations & Travel, Signature Luxury Travel
Signature Media is Australia's leading independent publisher of travel content. As we move into our 25th year of publishing, we are pleased to share our updated editorial team.
Kirstie Bedford exits Signature Media
After two years, Kirstie is finishing up her role as assistant editor at Signature Media to focus on her freelance career, including her successful travel podcast The World Awaits. Cathy Wagstaff, CEO and group editor of Signature Media says, “We look forward to continuing to work with Kirstie on a freelance basis and wish Kirstie all the best in her future endeavours.”
Leanne Archer appointed editor of Vacations & Travel magazine
Leanne joined the Signature Media team towards the end of 2023 and the first issue under her editorship will be on sale mid-March. Leanne also works across Signature Media's suite of titles as sub-editor.
Laura Barry expands her role
Digital editor Laura Barry will now be working across all titles, both print and digital. She will also be the assistant editor of the annual Caravan & Camping with Kids magazine.
New editor for Caravan & Camping with Kids
Jen Ennion is handing over the reins as editor of our family camping title to focus on her freelance career. Catherine Best is the new editor and her first issue will be on sale in December 2024.
Cara Wagstaff starts as assistant editor of Holidays with Kids
Cara Wagstaff is taking on the role of assistant editor at Holidays with Kids, supporting our long-term and much-valued editor, Aleney de Winter. Cara will continue to produce the Baby & Toddler section along with social video content across all titles.
Eleanor Edstrom joins the team
Eleanor will join us as a permanent editorial assistant upon completion of her six-month editorial internship in May this year.
Lisa Wagstaff contributes across all titles
Lisa is our digital content manager and continues to contribute to all titles across print and digital, with a special interest in ski destinations and weekend getaways.
Full editorial team is now as follows:
Cathy Wagstaff – Group Editor across all titles, Editor of Signature Luxury Travel & Style
cathywagstaff@signaturemedia.com.au
Guy Dundas – Editor of LATTE and LATTE Cruise
guydundas@signaturemedia.com.au
Andrew Conway – Editor-at-Large of Signature Luxury Travel & Style and special projects
andrewconway@signaturemedia.com.au
Leanne Archer – Editor of Vacations & Travel
Aleney de Winter – Editor of Holidays with Kids
Cara Wagstaff – Assistant Editor of Holidays with Kids
Rafferty Laight – Kid Editor of Holidays with Kids (please contact via Aleney de Winter)
Catherine Best – Editor of Caravan & Camping with Kids
catherine@signaturemedia.com.au
Laura Barry – Digital Editor, Assistant Editor of Caravan & Camping with Kids
Lisa Wagstaff - Digital Content Manager, contributor across all titles
Helen Hayes – Editor of Ski & Snowboard with Kids, Editor-at-Large of Vacations & Travel
Nardia Plumridge – Digital Editor, Native Content Producer
Eleanor Edstrom – Editorial Assistant (commencing May)
editorial@signaturemedia.com.au
About Signature Media
Signature Media was founded by Cathy Wagstaff and is Australia's leading independent publisher of travel content. Our titles include Signature Luxury Travel & Style, Vacations & Travel, Holidays with Kids, LATTE and LATTE Cruise, Caravan & Camping with Kids and Ski & Snowboard with Kids. We also have a custom publishing division producing print and digital publications for clients.
