Digital Strategy Director

Seven West Media; Sydney; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exclusive discounts

wellness perks

recognition programs

Job summary

Seven West Media in Sydney is seeking a Digital Strategy Lead to drive commercial growth across 7NEWS.com.au, 7You and The Nightly, owning revenue opportunities and building smarter, integrated packages.

You'll collaborate with Editorial, Sales, AdTech and Commercial Product teams from pitch to delivery, turning content moments into compelling campaigns that lift campaign value. The role focuses on strategic thinking, client-centric solutions and strong storytelling across platforms.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in a commercial, sales or partnerships role within digital media, publishing or broadcast.
• Proven experience developing and selling integrated commercial packages across multiple platforms.
• Solid understanding of digital advertising and video monetisation, including AdTech/AdOps.
• A strategic mindset, with experience turning commercial audits into actionable roadmaps.
• Great communication and stakeholder skills across editorial, sales and product teams.
• A creative, ideas-driven problem-solver who can shape content moments into packages clients can't say no to.

Responsibilities

• Own and grow revenue across 7NEWS.com.au, 7You and The Nightly, building a strong pipeline of proactive and client-led campaigns.
• Partner with the 7You editorial team on client briefs, building stronger upsell pathways and adaptable commercial packages - using the editorial calendar to shape propositions around major moments like the Logies and Black Friday.
• Arm sales and partnerships teams with the insights, collateral and pricing tools they need to win business.
• Develop a commercial proposition for on-platform video, tapping into 300% year-on-year view growth, and work with AdTech and AdOps to improve yield and packaging of video inventory.
• Lead a commercial audit of our platforms, shaping a prioritised roadmap and sharper value proposition, and support campaign delivery and reporting to drive repeat business.

Skills

Digital media sales

Integrated packages

AdTech knowledge

Strategic planning

Stakeholder management

Creative problem solving

Job description

Seven West Media merged with Southern Cross Media Group (ASX: SXL) in January 2026 to create one of Australia’s most prominent media companies, with a market-leading presence across television, audio, publishing and digital.

Seven West own’s some of Australia’s most renowned media businesses and platforms, including the Seven Network and its affiliate channels 7two, 7mate, 7flix and 7Bravo; 7plus; 7NEWS.com.au; LiSTNR; the Hit and Triple M radio networks; The Nightly; The West Australian; The Sunday Times; and PerthNow.

About the role:

Join our Seven Sales team in Sydney and be part of a culture built for your success!

As our Digital Strategy Lead, you'll drive commercial growth across 7NEWS.com.au, 7You and The Nightly - owning revenue opportunities, strengthening our video proposition, and building smarter packages that lift the value of every campaign. We're after a creative, ideas-driven thinker who can turn content moments into commercial packages that stand out - working closely with Editorial, Sales, AdTech and Commercial Product teams from pitch to delivery.

What does your day to day look like?

• Own and grow revenue across 7NEWS.com.au, 7You and The Nightly, building a strong pipeline of proactive and client-led campaigns.
• Partner with the 7You editorial team on client briefs, building stronger upsell pathways and adaptable commercial packages - using the editorial calendar to shape propositions around major moments like the Logies and Black Friday.
• Arm sales and partnerships teams with the insights, collateral and pricing tools they need to win business.
• Develop a commercial proposition for on-platform video, tapping into 300% year-on-year view growth, and work with AdTech and AdOps to improve yield and packaging of video inventory.
• Lead a commercial audit of our platforms, shaping a prioritised roadmap and sharper value proposition, and support campaign delivery and reporting to drive repeat business.

What you’ll need:

• 5+ years' experience in a commercial, sales or partnership’s role within digital media, publishing or broadcast.
• Proven experience developing and selling integrated commercial packages across multiple platforms.
• Solid understanding of digital advertising and video monetisation, including AdTech/AdOps.
• A strategic mindset, with experience turning commercial audits into actionable roadmaps.
• Great communication and stakeholder skills across editorial, sales and product teams.
• A creative, ideas-driven problem-solver who can shape content moments into packages clients can't say no to.

Still not convinced? Let us sweeten the deal!

• 7Perks: Exclusive discounts, wellness perks & recognition programs.
• Flexibility: Generous leave options, including fertility, parental & volunteering leave.
• Growth: Learn your way with Accelerate@SWM, SPARK Mentoring programs & more.

We're proud to lead the way in building an authentic, inclusive workplace - from employee advocacy groups to our Reconciliation Action Plan and gender equality certification. Seven is the first media company in Australia to receive the WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality certification, and a proud partner of UN Women.