Digital Performance Manager

Nine Entertainment Co. Pty Ltd; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Hybrid work

Employee benefits

Job summary

Nine Entertainment Co. Pty Ltd is seeking a Digital Performance Manager to drive subscription growth and optimize paid media campaigns across SEM, social, and programmatic channels. This is a 12-month contract in Sydney, with flexibility on hours and hybrid work options.

You will build dashboards, forecast budgets, and collaborate with editorial teams to align performance with business goals. A data-driven mindset and experience with SA360/DV360 are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Experience managing paid media campaigns across multiple channels.
• Strong analytics and ability to derive actionable insights for stakeholders.
• Understanding of SEM, Paid Social, programmatic, video, and audio platforms.

Responsibilities

• Own the management and optimization of paid media campaigns.
• Handle SEM, Paid Social, Programmatic Display, Video & Audio campaigns end-to-end.
• Build dashboards and provide performance insights for decision-making.
• Manage budgets and forecasting for campaigns and initiatives.
• Collaborate with Publishing teams to align objectives and drive growth.

Skills

Paid media management

Full-funnel marketing

Analytics

Campaign optimization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing/Business

Tools

SA360

DV360

Google Ads

Meta Ads

Job description

Nine 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 to make 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.

Nine is Australia’s leading media company. Working at Nine, you’ll have access to a unique range of experiences and opportunities, helping drive the success of the country’s most trusted television, digital and publishing brands. Learn more Nine’s Employee Exclusives program offers our people a huge calendar of events and behind-the-scenes experiences. You can also take advantage of our leading parental leave offering, free Stan and newspaper access and more. Learn more At Nine, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects and responds to the diversity of our audiences. By supporting our people to express their authentic selves, we create better content, tell more original stories, and contribute to a stronger media landscape for Australia. Learn more