Growth Editor: Audio, Video & Digital Strategy

Stan.; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Nine is seeking a senior newsroom leader to drive off-platform strategy for The Australian Financial Review, expanding audience reach and boosting revenue. You will lead producers across audio, video, newsletters, and social to shape modern digital storytelling and champion the AFR’s high‑quality journalism.

You will manage content production teams, develop multi-format storytelling, and balance editorial integrity with commercial goals while collaborating across departments to create new

Qualifications

• Senior newsroom leadership experience driving quality journalism.
• Proven track record designing and executing off‑platform content strategies.
• Ability to manage, support, and develop content production teams.
• Expertise in producing diverse storytelling formats, including audio and video.
• Strong stakeholder management balancing editorial integrity with commercial goals.
• Solid understanding of current affairs, audience trends and legal standards.
• Familiarity with business journalism and financial markets is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement off-platform strategies to expand audience reach and impact.
• Lead the audio team to develop new podcasts and existing programs.
• Drive video strategy to unlock editorial and commercial opportunities.
• Oversee the AFR’s newsletter suite to maximize reach and quality.
• Maintain oversight of social media and search to reach new audiences.
• Collaborate with Nine teams to develop new products or technology.

Skills

Senior newsroom leadership

Off-platform content strategy

Team development & coaching

Audio and video storytelling

Stakeholder management

Current affairs awareness

Business journalism familiarity

Job description

Nine is seeking a senior newsroom leader to drive off-platform strategy for The Australian Financial Review, expanding audience reach and boosting revenue. You will lead producers across audio, video, newsletters, and social to shape modern digital storytelling and champion the AFR’s high‑quality journalism.

You will manage content production teams, develop multi-format storytelling, and balance editorial integrity with commercial goals while collaborating across departments to create new