Group Digital Lead

News Corp Australia Melbourne, AUS; Melbourne; Sur place; AUD 180 000 - 240 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Exclusively ours

Perks & discounts

Health & wellbeing

Time off Parental leave

Financial wellbeing

Grow opportunities

Résumé du poste

News Corp Australia is seeking a Group Digital Lead to join our Client Partnerships team on a 12-month parental leave contract. You will be the digital strategist across the portfolio, partnering with Client Partners to drive digital revenue and deliver data-led campaigns.

You will collaborate with clients and agency partners to build audience, tech and trading solutions, turning insights into measurable, commercially sound campaigns that move the needle for News Corp's brands.

Qualifications

• 7–8 years in digital media with experience in digital strategy and ad tech.
• Commercially minded and data-driven with ability to translate analytics into client solutions.
• Strong advisory skills and ability to guide teams and embed digital into campaigns.
• Proactive and influential with a passion for the digital space and market trends.
• Mentor capability to raise digital fluency across the wider team.

Responsabilités

• Act as the digital expert on News Corp Australia’s network, turning platform tech and audience data into clear, compelling client strategies.
• Spot digital opportunities across client portfolios, track sales pipelines and help map revenue strategies.
• Mentor and coach the Client Partnerships team, building digital confidence.
• Monitor market trends and competitors to craft tailored category plans and present ROI outcomes.
• Incorporate digital thinking across the campaign lifecycle from brief to post-campaign reviews.
• Collaborate with Group Client Partners, Programmatic and Performance teams to feed feedback into the product roadmap.

Connaissances

Digital strategy

Ad tech

Revenue growth

Client advisory

Team mentorship

Description du poste

Full time

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What's the role?

We are looking for a Group Digital Lead to join our Client Partnerships team on a 12-month parental leave contract.

In this role, you will be the key digital strategist across our client portfolio, working closely with Client Partners and Group Client Partners to drive digital revenue and deliver smart, data-led strategies across News Corp Australia’s digital network.

You will collaborate directly with clients and agency partners to build audience, tech and trading solutions that actually move the needle. Whether answering pitches or proactively pitching new ideas, your focus will be on creating commercially sound, fully integrated campaigns that deliver clear, measurable results. This role would suit someone with genuine interest and knowledge in the digital space.

Responsibilities

• Act as the digital expert on News Corp Australia’s network, turning platform tech and audience data into clear, compelling client strategies.
• Spot digital opportunities across client portfolios, keep an eye on sales pipelines and help sales leaders map out revenue strategies.
• Mentor and coach the Client Partnerships team, building their digital confidence and making sure digital is top-of-mind in every client conversation.
• Keep tabs on market trends and competitors to build tailored category plans, then present clear post-campaign ROI to senior stakeholders.
• Bring digital thinking into every stage of the campaign lifecycle, from the initial brief through to post-campaign reviews and product updates.
• Work closely with Group Client Partners, Programmatic and Performance teams, feeding client and market feedback straight back into our product roadmap.

Who are you?

• 7–8 years in digital media: You bring solid experience across digital strategy, ad tech, or sales, with a clear track record of driving revenue.
• Commercially minded & data-driven: You understand audience behavior and digital platforms inside out, turning analytics into high-value client solutions.
• A natural advisor: You’re comfortable guiding teams, shaping strategy, and making sure digital is seamlessly integrated into every campaign.
• Proactive & influential: You genuinely care about the digital space, stay ahead of market trends, and proactively bring fresh ideas to the table.
• A team capability lifter: You enjoy sharing your knowledge to mentor others, raising the digital fluency and confidence of the wider team.

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
• 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?

We are proud to be Australia’s most impactful media group, we’re even prouder of what we stand for. Together, we inform, advocate and inspire all Australians, for a better Australia.

With over 150 brands across news, sport and lifestyle, News Corp Australia is trusted by over 18 million Australians a month to provide the information and inspiration they seek.

Renowned for world-class journalism and marketing services nationally and internationally, we offer a fast-paced environment that encourages individuals to take control of their future and challenge themselves in ever-changing fields.

In February 2025, News Corp Australia's National Client Partnerships Team was named Sales Team of the Year at the 2024 AdNews Agency of the Year Awards. This prestigious award is testament to the dedication, passion, and innovation that drive our talented team of Client Partnership professionals.

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 (http://*********@news.com.au) . 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.

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We are proud to be Australia’s most impactful media group, we’re even prouder of what we stand for: Together, we inform, advocate and inspire all Australians, for a better Australia.

With over 150 brands across news, sport and lifestyle, backed by a team of more than 5,000 dedicated people across the country, News Corp Australia is trusted by over 17 million Australians a month to provide the information and inspiration they seek across multiple digital, video, audio and print platforms.

Renowned for world-class journalism and marketing services nationally and internationally, we are passionate, creative and dynamic. We offer a fast-paced environment that encourages individuals to take control of their future and challenge themselves in ever-changing fields.