Digital Performance Manager

Nine Entertainment Co; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work options

12-month contract

Job summary

Nine Entertainment Co is seeking a Digital Performance Manager to lead paid media initiatives from our North Sydney office. This 12-month contract focuses on driving subscription growth and performance across SEM, Paid Social, and programmatic channels.

You will own end-to-end campaign management, build dashboards, and collaborate with publishing teams to deliver insights and forecasts that inform decision-making.

Qualifications

• Experience managing performance marketing campaigns.
• Strong understanding of digital channels including SEM, Paid Social and programmatic buying.
• Analytical, data-driven mindset with ability to present actionable insights.
• Experience with CRM or marketing automation is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Own the management and optimisation of paid media campaigns.
• Run end-to-end digital performance campaigns across SEM, Paid Social, Programmatic Display, Video and Audio.
• Build, monitor and optimise performance dashboards and reporting.
• Manage budgets and all relevant financial reporting, including forecasting.
• Collaborate with Publishing teams to drive subscription growth and inform decision-making.

Skills

Paid media management

SEM & Paid Social

Programmatic advertising

Analytics & dashboards

Budget forecasting

CRM & marketing automation

Tools

SA360

DV360

Google Ads

Meta Ads

CRM systems

Job description

Digital Performance Manager# Careers at Nine## Digital Performance ManagerApply: North Sydney, New South Wales: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: November 16, 2026 (13 days left to apply): JR001536Nine is Australia’s largest locally owned media company. We are home to premium, trusted news, sport and entertainment. Nine's assets span free-to-air television, free and paid streaming, publishing and digital audio, and digital outdoor and retail media. Our content reaches almost every Australian - meaning what we do has real impact. We bring people together, celebrate the big moments, and capture the everyday ones. As our iconic and emerging brands continue to evolve, we offer unique opportunities for you to bring fresh ideas, innovate, and make your mark on the future of Australian media.**Job Description**Nine Publishing is the home of Australia’s premier news destinations, including *The Sydney Morning Herald, The Age, The Australian Financial Review, Brisbane Times, WAtoday,* and nine.com.au. Our strategy is centered around creating exceptional content, distributing it broadly, and connecting audiences and advertisers across news, lifestyle, sport, and entertainment. Join us to engage audiences nationwide and accelerate your media career. Become a key driver of subscription growth for Australia's most trusted publishing brands as our Digital Performance Manager. If you're a data-driven performance marketer ready to shape high-impact digital campaigns across paid search, social, and programmatic, this is your opportunity tomake a real mark on the future of independent journalism. This is a 12-month contract opportunity. Day to day you will:* Own the management and ongoing optimisation of paid media campaigns to support commercial objectives across brand, customer acquisition, and retention.* Conduct end-to-end management of digital performance campaigns across SEM, Paid Social, Programmatic Display, Video, and Audio.* Build strong, collaborative relationships with the Publishing teams.* Deliver insights and recommendations that are effective in supporting decision-making.* Set up, manage, and maintain performance dashboards and reporting.* Manage the budget and all relevant financial reporting, including forecasting. What you'll bring:* Strong understanding of the digital customer journey and experience in a full-funnel digital marketing role.* Demonstrated hands-on experience running performance marketing campaigns.* Solid understanding of best practices across platforms, including Meta, LinkedIn, X, Reddit, and google ads.* An analytical and data-driven mindset with the ability to create actionable strategic insights and present them to key stakeholder groups.* Experience working directly with audio or programmatic providers such as Spotify or LiSTNR is highly desirable, as is experience across SA360 and DV360.* Experience in or knowledge of CRM and marketing automation will be highly regarded.**Additional Information How we work** At Nine, our flexible work options vary by role and team. Depending on the position, this may include flexible hours, hybrid work, or part-time arrangements. We welcome discussing your flexibility needs during the hiring process - just ask the Talent Acquisition team. **Our employee benefits include:**Nine offers a variety of benefits and perks to support you. Learn more about our full benefits offering here: https://ninecareers.com.au/benefits-and-how-we-work/ **Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion** We're committed to a safe, respectful and inclusive Nine. From day one, you'll be encouraged to bring your whole self to work and will be supported to perform at your best.We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, and of all ages, genders, nationalities, backgrounds and cultures as we recognise the importance and value of diverse perspectives. Should you require any adjustments to the recruitment process, please advise us when you apply.**Work rights:** Please note to apply for this role you must already have the right to lawfully work and live in Australia.