Executive Assistant

News Corp Australia; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite gym

Hybrid work environment

Health & wellbeing program

Job summary

News Corp Australia is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to support multiple senior leaders within The Australian and Prestige mastheads, based in Sydney. This permanent, full-time, on-site role will thrive in a fast-paced environment and act as a trusted partner to keep priorities on track and ensure the leadership team runs smoothly.

You will manage complex diaries across time zones, coordinate travel, oversee expense approvals, support events, and prepare presentations and documents

Qualifications

• Proven track record supporting senior leaders in fast-paced environments.
• Ability to manage complex diaries across multiple time zones.
• Strong discretion and stakeholder coordination across internal and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Own complex diary management across international time zones and schedule high-impact meetings.
• Coordinate domestic and international travel including flights, accommodation and transfers.
• Act as primary point of contact for internal and external queries with discretion.
• Oversee financial approvals and reconcile expenses and invoices.
• Support end-to-end delivery of events and marketing-related activities.
• Draft agendas, take notes and prepare professional presentations and documents.
• Manage day-to-day administrative functions for the leadership team.

Skills

Calendar management

Travel coordination

Stakeholder relations

Expense administration

Event planning

Document preparation

General administration

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

What's the role?

We are looking for a motivated and experienced Executive Assistant to support multiple senior leaders within our The Australian and Prestige and metro mastheads, based in Surry Hills.

This is a role for someone who thrives in a fast paced, changeable environment. You'll be a trusted partner to our senior leaders, helping keep priorities on track, managing the day-to-day moving parts, and ensuring everything runs smoothly behind the scenes. No two days are the same and you will play a key role in keeping a busy leadership team organised, connected, and focused on what matters most.

You Will Be Supporting

• GM Commercial and Commercial Editor, The Australian & Prestige
• GM Marketing, Audience & Digital Development, The Australian & Prestige
• GM Subscriber Data, Platforms & Growth, State and Communities

This is a permanent, full-time on site position based in Sydney.

Main Responsibilities

• Calendar & Priority Management: Own complex diary management across international time zones; proactively resolve scheduling conflicts and coordinate high-impact meetings for direct reports and key stakeholders.
• Travel & Itineraries: End-to-end coordination of domestic and international travel, including flights, accommodation, ground transfers, and detailed travel itineraries.
• Stakeholder Relations & Communication: Act as a primary point of contact for internal and external queries with high discretion; foster strong relationships across the business and broader EA network to drive efficient decision-making and information flow.
• Financial & Expense Administration: Proactively oversee financial approval requests and accurately reconcile expenses and invoices in compliance with company standards.
• Event Planning & Marketing Support: Support end-to-end delivery of member and commercial events (including offsites, roundtables, client dinners, and major conferences); manage guest lists, RSVPs, briefing materials, event logistics, collateral, and marketing communications.
• Document & Meeting Preparation: Draft meeting agendas, take notes, and create professional presentations and documents.
• General Administrative Support: Oversee day-to-day administrative functions to ensure seamless operation across the broader team and handle incoming inbox correspondence.

Who are you?

• You have a proven track record supporting C-suite and senior leaders within complex, fast-paced organisations—ideally in media, marketing, or commercial sectors.
• You thrive in dynamic environments where priorities shift quickly; you naturally anticipate needs and take initiative before being asked.
• You interact with confidence, professionalism, and strict discretion across all levels, whether managing sensitive conversations or coordinating internal and external stakeholders.
• You build strong, approachable working relationships across the business and actively engage with the broader EA network.
• You are proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace, with a natural curiosity to learn and adopt new tools and processes.
• You keep your finger on the pulse of the local dining scene and can confidently recommend great restaurants for hosting clients and external partners.

Why News Corp Australia

Join a culture where innovation is our operating rhythm. You’ll work on a diverse portfolio of Australia’s most loved brands and play a pivotal role in leading the technological shift in how we create commercial content. Our vibrant, hybrid work environment and dynamic, values-driven culture empowers you to push boundaries, collaborate as one unified team, and make a positive, measurable impact for all Australians.

News Extras Benefits is a commitment to our people for their valued contribution to News, our audiences, clients and communities.

Our Benefits Include

• Exclusively ours - Access to publications and products from across the News Corp family
• Perks & discounts - Exclusive offers across a range of products and services that deliver genuine cost savings and benefits
• Health & wellbeing - Advice, support and facilities for healthy minds and bodies (including an onsite gym at our Adelaide, Brisbane & Sydney offices)
• Time off - News offers a range of leave options to support your personal needs and moments that matter in life: Parental leave, Birthday leave, Volunteer leave, Career break and Compassionate leave.
• Financial wellbeing - Support on making the most of your money

Benefits

In addition to our perks and benefits, employees have access to a number of initiatives and programs that support their wellbeing and professional growth, such as:

• Helping you grow - Access tailored development opportunities, including leadership programs, to cultivate your skills and support your career
• Giving back - Make a difference to our communities through volunteer opportunities and company-organised charity drives
• Workplace Inclusion and facilities – Engage with your passions through various employee-resource groups and accessibility to multi-faith quiet rooms & parents’ rooms

Who are we?

In a world of sound bites and spin, Australia’s national news brand, The Australian, keeps the nation accurately informed about the issues that matter. For over half a century, The Australian has been the country’s most trusted source of news, insight, analysis and opinion. Its editorial ethos is simple: tell the stories that need to be told, hold those in power to account, provoke national debate and spare no effort in pursuing the truth – all according to the very highest standards of journalistic rigour.

Every month, over 5 million highly engaged, powerful and loyal readers make informed decisions withThe Australian*, helping Australians know where they stand.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Diversity strengthens our national teams and newsroom as we seek to tell stories that represent the communities of Australia. Our people make us unique, and so we are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability or gender identity. Applicants of diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply!

We are committed to ensuring an accessible and supportive recruitment process. If you require any adjustments or accommodations at any stage, please do not hesitate to let us know here. In order for us to assist you, please ensure you include the role title you are applying for in the subject line. For more information regarding Diversity at NewsCorp Australia please visit www.newscorpaustralia.com/careers under the Diversity@News section.

Category

The Australian & Prestige