Pedestrian Group
Back in 2005, when Kim Kardashian was still best known for carrying Paris Hilton’s shopping bags, a world-first ‘Plastizine’ (DVD magazine, for the uninitiated) began cropping up all around Australia – it was called PEDESTRIAN.TV.
After taking the internet by storm and resonating with Aussies in an entirely new way, PEDESTRIAN.TV graduated from a single digital publication to a home of leading brands that now includes VICE Australia and New Zealand, Refinery29 Australia, The Chainsaw, Lifehacker Australia, Gizmodo Australia, and Kotaku Australia, as well as Openair Cinemas.
Pedestrian Group is now a digital powerhouse as Australia's leading youth-centred publisher, reaching a unique audience of more than 3.62 million Aussies per month.
At our the end of year party, I got voted on as PG’s MVP. While I like being a team player, to see it being recognised was so fulfilling. I feel like I’m an asset to the people and business, and I am valued.
Working at Pedestrian Group
Although there are over 110 people currently in the Pedestrian Group team, working with PG always feels like a tight-knit gang.
We have dedicated offices in both Sydney and Melbourne, and our Brisbane team continues to grow.
Our fortnightly Showcase meetings, held every Thursday, provide a platform for every team to proudly present their hard work and exciting projects. It's here that we also recognize our MVP of the month, nominated by peers.
Regular team bonding is a massive part of the Pedestrian Group culture. Whether it's knockoffs at the local, engaging in team-building activities, exploring diverse cultural experiences, attending our annual company-wide summits, or simply gathering for a laid-back office BBQ on the balcony with a DJ and a cheeky margarita station because it would be very rude not to.
Pedestrian Group is a great place to begin a rewarding career in media. Whether you’re a recent college graduate ready to dive in head first or currently attending studies and eager to find a summer job. Our RAD Grads program will give you a taste of what publishing is about, and a bunch of transferable skills and experience to boot.
We surround ourselves with the brightest minds in the industry to produce work that is challenging, cutting-edge, and always pushing boundaries.
Our Brands
PEDESTRIAN.TV is a youth-focused online news and entertainment publisher, AKA Australia’s House Of Pop Culture, AKA the Home of the Unhinged, AKA the Bedrock of Bedlam. Here, it’s everything spicy, all of the time. We tell the stories that need to be told in a language that our audience speaks. From hard news and breaking national and international events, through to entertainment, music, food, style, opinion, and beyond; if it’s hot and happening now, we know it back to front and we can’t wait to tell you about it.
Refinery29 exists to progress, represent, inspire and entertain our audience through optimistic and diverse storytelling, experiences, and points of view. It’s all about helping women+ see, feel and claim their power.
VICE Australia and NZ is a website, magazine, production studio and cultural newswire for the the world’s youth. We focus on platforming underrepresented and unheard stories, pushing hard against the status quo. Whether it’s online or offline, we report on the reality of life with aggressive honesty, and talk to our audience in the same way they talk to each other.
The Chainsaw is the trusted home for the next generation for all things Web3 and blockchain technology. We deliver unbiased reporting on the technology, trends and applications that are rapidly shaping our world via authoritative, interesting, and data-driven stories.
Kotaku Australia is the home of award-winning video games coverage, from news to reviews. Our specialist reporters cover everything from new release games to industry news, deals and culture. Part of the Kotaku brand, the Kotaku AU launched in 2007 and has won a legion of local fans through its unique and dedicated take on the games industry here and abroad.
Lifehacker Australia is a judgement-free zone for Aussies seeking savvy life tips spanning tech, health, home, money and beyond. It's a space where you can learn how to tackle life's many complex challenges and educate yourself on the topics your pals are discussing at the pub on the weekend, as well.
Gizmodo serves up the latest tech news, product reviews and entertainment for readers who can’t wait for the future. Traversing in-depth analysis and honest reviews with the kind of personality and humour our readers won’t find anywhere else.
Pedestrian Television is the first and only free streaming channel curating a daily dose of beautifully chaotic content for young Australians.
Openair Cinemas brings the latest films to iconic locations around Australia and New Zealand. We celebrate the everlasting Australian summer best enjoyed outdoors with mates (including the furry ones), with gourmet food and chilled drinks in hand.
Pedestrian Perks
Wellness: Everyone at Pedestrian Group has access to a free and confidential Employee Assistance service which includes counselling, money management advice, nutrition & lifestyle coaching, legal advice and more.
Environment: We foster a casual and friendly office environment, where dogs are welcome and breakfast and snacks are provided.
Work hard, play harder: Pedestrian Group Health & Culture Club runs all company half-yearly Summits, events and activities to bring everyone in the business together, strategise how we move forward, and importantly, have a good time!
Career Development: We provide our staff opportunities for personal and professional growth with online learning platforms, opportunities to attend conferences, and in-person instructor led workshops
Recognition: We celebrate the wins; monthly MVPs announced at Showcase win a giftcard and Workaversaries are recognised with $100 for every year of service
Work-life balance: We offer our employees options for flexible working arrangements, and a day off for your birthday if it lands on a weekday!
Discount: We are constantly collaborating with local business to access discounts for our staff.
Pay it forward: Pedestrian Group’s charity and community program leverages our unique set of skills to help raise funds and awareness for issues affecting Aussie youth.
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