Journalist. Editor. Writer
About Kylie
Kylie Matthews is a Sydney-based journalist and editor with more than 25 years of experience writing and editing across culture, society and the issues that shape the way we live.
Her work spans long-form features, opinion, news and narrative journalism, with bylines in respected publications including CHOICE magazine, Body+Soul, Marie Claire, news.com.au and kidspot.com.au.
She has collaborated with Simon & Schuster, Macmillan Education, Routledge, Fairfax Media, Bauer Media, Pacific Magazines and News Corp across
Australia, NZ and the UK.
Kylie is currently a Copy Director at Qantas magazine and also writes and edits books, course materials, marketing content and high-impact features for client with clarity, precision and a distinctive cultural lens.
Email: kyliematty (at) gmail.com
WRITING
Forgotten, underfunded, neglected: Inside child removal in Australia – Kidspot
Artist Benjamin Von Wong using mermaids in plastic to highlight ocean pollution – news.com.au
Does autism have a place in the mainstream classroom? – news.com.au
The risks involved in DNA family searches – news.com.au
How far would you go to save your child? A DIPG journey - marie claire
One woman’s terrifying story of being the victim of drink spiking - news.com.au
AUTHORED BOOKS
The Great Barrier Reef
by Kylie Matthews
The Great Barrier Reef in Australia is the world's largest coral reef. A vast array of plants and animals live in this magnificent marine ecosystem. But what exactly is the reef made of, and how did it form? What dangers do the corals, and consequently the other inhabitants face?
Published by Ernst Klett Verlag
The Hyphen
Kylie has authored multiple titles for The Hyphen – an all-in-one publishing house that specialises in crafting custom coffee table books, corporate films and installations that tell business histories in unique ways.
- Divall’s Earthmoving and Bulk Haulage: Celebrating 50 Years
- White Industries: The First 60 Years
- Nationwide Towing & Transport: Celebrating 60 years of Service
- Planet Rockcote: Celebrating 40 Years of Innovation
- The Spirit of Arden: Arden Anglican School Celebrates 100 Years
BOOK EDITING
Kylie takes on select book editing projects for authors and publishers. Whether it's structural editing, copy editing or proofreading, her work is always thorough, accurate and clean.
Most recent
- Just Cuts: The Power of Showing Up by Denis McFadden
- Spark Wonder at Work by Brooke Hill
- Surviving Hal by Penny Flanagan
Testimonials
Margaret rafferty
Former Managing Editor – CHOICE
There are plenty of talented writers and editors in the world. There are plenty of reliable, easy-to-work with writers and editors, too. Rarely, however, do you get one person who is all of those things. Kylie Matthews is just that, which is why she is my go-to for freelance editorial services and has been for many years, across many different roles, for both print and digital content.
Ruth devine
Acting Editorial Director – Mamamia
Kylie is utterly reliable as a journalist, editor and sub. She’s one of those rare breeds who can turn her hand to anything and be trusted to get the job done to the highest of standards, on time, on budget and with a smile on her face. She has enormous integrity, too. which makes her a pleasure to work with. I've worked with Kylie for years now on various titles and platforms and would not hesitate to use her skills again.
Melissa wilson
Former Managing Editor – Kidspot
I've had the pleasure of working with Kylie over the past four years, during which time she's worked on a regular basis as a freelance writer and subeditor. Kylie's work is always completed to an incredibly high standard. She's a brilliant and proactive writer who needs little – if any – direction. Her articles always meet the brief and she has an exceptional understanding of her audience. She's meticulous and organised, the perfect subeditor. I couldn't recommend her more.
Neil Montagnana-Wallace
Director – The Hyphen
As the owner of a storytelling business, you need great writers. But more than that, you need great writers who are excellent at interviewing, are professional and who can meet deadlines. Those people are rare, but Kylie is one of them. She consistently creates compelling content for Hyphen and engages the client the whole way through. She's a keeper!
Get in touch to discuss how
we can work together
Email: kyliematty (at) gmail.com
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