Group Strategy Director

Seven; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Seven West Media is seeking a Group Strategy Director to lead the commercial strategy engine for our national audio and video businesses. You will shape premium revenue strategies, oversee insights, and deepen senior agency relationships to unlock value across platforms.

You’ll drive collaboration across audio, television and digital, inspiring a high-performing team to deliver innovative, revenue-generating outcomes while maintaining a culture of excellence and credibility with advertisers and

Qualifications

• 15+ years in media, agency or content-led commercial roles, with a track record of driving revenue.
• Experience leading strategy and creative teams to win integrated and branded content business.
• An established senior network across agencies and advertisers.
• Strong commercial acumen and credibility across audio and video.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of market-leading strategic responses that drive premium revenue and win multi-platform commercial partnerships
• Oversee Research & Insights, delivering industry-leading studies and thought leadership that strengthen our position in market
• Build and deepen senior relationships with agency strategists, marketers and key clients
• Champion collaboration across audio, television and digital, identifying opportunities to maximise group revenue outcomes
• Lead, inspire and unite a high-performing national team, creating a culture of excellence, innovation and commercial impact

Job description

Why Join Us?

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.

Home 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

Group Strategy is the commercial strategy and creative engine for our audio and video business, bringing together Campaign Strategy, Campaign Management, Creative Production, Partnerships, and Research & Insights into one high-performing national team.

As Group Strategy Director, you'll lead the function responsible for driving group revenue growth, shaping best-in-market responses to client briefs, and unlocking the full commercial value of our brands, audiences, talent and content across every platform.

You’ll also:

• Lead the development of market-leading strategic responses that drive premium revenue and win multi-platform commercial partnerships
• Oversee Research & Insights, delivering industry-leading studies and thought leadership that strengthen our position in market
• Build and deepen senior relationships with agency strategists, marketers and key clients
• Champion collaboration across audio, television and digital, identifying opportunities to maximise group revenue outcomes
• Lead, inspire and unite a high-performing national team, creating a culture of excellence, innovation and commercial impact

What You’ll Need

• 15+ years in media, agency or content-led commercial roles, with a track record of driving revenue
• Experience leading strategy and creative teams to win integrated and branded content business
• An established senior network across agencies and advertisers
• Strong commercial acumen and credibility across audio and video

Southern Cross Media Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, inclusion, and fair hiring. We welcome talent from all backgrounds and ensure a workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.

If you require any accommodations during your interview, please let us know. We’re happy to support your needs to ensure a fair and comfortable experience. Reach out to *******@sca.com.au for assistance.

Resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.