Digital Strategy Director

Seven; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exclusive discounts, wellness perks &

Job summary

Seven West Media is seeking a Digital Strategy Director in Sydney to drive revenue growth across 7NEWS.com.au, 7You and The Nightly. You will own revenue opportunities, strengthen our video proposition and develop smarter packages that lift campaign value.

Collaborate with Editorial, Sales, AdTech and Commercial Product from pitch to delivery. The role requires 7+ years in commercial/sales roles within digital media, with a proven track record in selling integrated packages across multiple

Qualifications

• 7+ 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.

Responsibilities

• Own and drive revenue-generation opportunities across 7NEWS.com.au, 7You and The Nightly, building a strong pipeline of proactive and client-led campaigns.
• Work closely with the 7You editorial team on client briefs, developing stronger upsell pathways and adaptable commercial packages that lift the average value of every campaign sold.
• Partner with the commercial product team to create sales collateral, packages and go-to-market materials, using editorial calendars to shape propositions around major moments like the Logies and Black Friday.
• Equip sales and partnerships teams with the audience insights, case studies, pricing and campaign examples they need to win business.
• Develop a clear 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 to support long-term revenue growth.

Skills

Commercial sales

Integrated packages

Digital advertising

AdTech/AdOps

Strategic mindset

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

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 Director, you’ll drive commercial growth across 7NEWS.com.au, 7You and The Nightly — owning revenue generation, 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 drive revenue-generation opportunities across 7NEWS.com.au, 7You and The Nightly, building a strong pipeline of proactive and client-led campaigns.

Work closely with the 7You editorial team on client briefs, developing stronger upsell pathways and adaptable commercial packages that lift the average value of every campaign sold.

Partner with the commercial product team to create sales collateral, packages and go-to-market materials, using editorial calendars to shape propositions around major moments like the Logies and Black Friday.

Equip sales and partnerships teams with the audience insights, case studies, pricing and campaign examples they need to win business.

Develop a clear 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 to support long-term revenue growth.

What you’ll need:

7+ 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.

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.