Commercial & Advertising Revenue Analyst

Are Media; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Paid parental leave

Professional development

Wellbeing program

Exclusive benefits & discounts

BELONG @ Are culture

Job summary

Are Media is seeking a Commercial Operations Analyst to turn revenue data into commercial insights across its print and digital brands in Australia. You will collaborate with Sales, Finance and Tech to improve reporting, identify growth opportunities and optimise advertising inventory.

The role is a 12-month max-term maternity cover with flexible work options and comprehensive development support, aligned to the company's inclusive culture and wellbeing programs.

Qualifications

• Experience in data analytics, commercial reporting or revenue analysis within media/digital advertising.
• Strong Excel skills with pivot tables and large datasets.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Analytical, detail oriented and proactive in identifying opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver insightful revenue and performance reporting across print and digital channels.
• Analyse inventory, yield, revenue and audience trends to uncover opportunities.
• Develop dashboards and data visualisations to improve reporting accuracy and efficiency.
• Partner with Sales, Finance, Technology and other stakeholders to drive actions.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Pivot tables

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Communication

Tools

Power BI

Google Analytics

Google Ad Manager

Job description

Commercial & Advertising Revenue Analyst

Our portfolio includes some of Australia’s most iconic and trusted brands, including The Australian Women’s Weekly, ELLE, marie claire, New Idea, Australian House & Garden, Bounty Parents, Better Homes & Gardens and more!

We are Australia’s leading omnichannel content company for women! Every day we inform, inspire and connect with 9 in 10 Australian women through magazine media, digital, video, social, e-commerce, vodcasts, events and experiences.

What we can offer you

We welcome the opportunity to explore flexible work options where appropriate, depending on the needs of the business.

Additional paid leave, including a day off to celebrate your birthday, four days of volunteer leave each year, and inclusive leave provisions supporting reproductive, hormonal and wellbeing needs, as well as First Nations cultural and ceremonial commitments.

Paid parental leave of up to 12 weeks, plus a parenting gift pack, meal vouchers and return-to-work support.

Opportunities to grow and develop, with access to tailored learning pathways, mentoring, Lunch & Learns, our Digital Learning Academy and professional development support.

A comprehensive wellbeing program including EAP, Mental Health First Aiders, and a personalised online wellbeing portal with assessments, resources and lifestyle plans.

Exclusive benefits and discounts, including Fitness Passport memberships, discounted health insurance, beauty services, technology and a range of lifestyle offers through our benefits partner Flare.

A genuinely inclusive culture, supported through our BELONG @ Are program, where everyone is welcomed, valued and empowered to be their authentic selves.

The Role

This is a 12-month max-term maternity leave cover position

Turn data into commercial opportunities and help drive revenue growth across some of Australia's most recognised media brands!

As Commercial Operations Analyst at Are Media, you'll play a key role in helping our business make smarter, data-driven decisions. Sitting within our Commercial Operations team, you'll transform complex advertising and revenue data into meaningful insights that improve performance, optimise advertising inventory and unlock new commercial opportunities.

Working across our diverse portfolio of print and digital brands, you'll partner with Sales, Finance, Technology and other teams to strengthen reporting capabilities, identify growth opportunities and help shape the way we measure commercial success.

What you’ll be doing

• Deliver insightful revenue and performance reporting across print, digital, programmatic and affiliate channels, helping commercial teams make informed decisions and track performance against forecasts.
• Analyse advertising inventory, yield, revenue and audience trends to uncover opportunities, improve trading performance and maximise revenue potential.
• Develop and enhance dashboards, reporting models and data visualisations, making complex information more accessible while improving reporting accuracy and efficiency.
• Partner with Sales, Finance, Technology and other stakeholders to translate data into actionable recommendations, support new commercial initiatives and continuously improve reporting processes.

About you

We’re looking for someone who brings:

• Experience in data analytics, commercial reporting or revenue analysis, ideally within media, digital advertising, finance or AdTech.
• Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, with the ability to work confidently with large datasets, build reporting models and turn numbers into meaningful business insights.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with exceptional attention to detail and a proactive approach to identifying opportunities and improving processes.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to simplify complex data, present findings clearly and collaborate effectively across teams.

Experience with reporting and visualisation tools such as Power BI, Google Analytics or Google Ad Manager would be an advantage.

Are Media is a proud member of Media Diversity Australia, a not-for-profit organisation working towards a media landscape that looks and sounds like Australia. We are committed to fostering diverse, respectful,collaborative & inclusive workplace. We know & value the success this brings for everyone, and we welcome & encourage applications from diverse backgrounds.When you apply, please let us know of any reasonable adjustments you may need during the interview process.

If you would like to know more, please contact our People & Culture Team – ***************@aremedia.com.au