Head of Corporate Communications

News Corp; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Publications access

Perks & discounts

Health & wellbeing

Time off

Financial wellbeing

Job summary

News Corp Australia is seeking a Head of Corporate Communications to lead strategic messaging and executive storytelling for News Corp Australia and the Executive Chairman. The role sits within Corporate Affairs and drives proactive communications to protect brand integrity and enhance trust.

You will craft tone-appropriate content across keynotes, newsletters, and corporate booklets, partnering with senior leaders to align narratives with business priorities. Hybrid work is supported.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in English, Journalism, Communications, Political Science, or related field; Master’s preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in speechwriting or high-level corporate communications.
• Ability to craft tone-appropriate content for keynotes, newsletters, and corporate booklets.
• Proven track record leading high-stakes, multi-faceted projects for C-suite executives.

Responsibilities

• Research, draft, and refine high-impact speeches, keynotes, letters, opinion pieces, and talking points, alongside managing the weekly internal newsletter for the Executive Chairman.
• Establish core tone and messaging with the Executive Chairman to ensure alignment across broader company communications.
• Conduct background research and interviews to deliver accurate, authentic executive communications.
• Partner with Corporate Affairs to align speech narratives with reputational and media goals, while analyzing post-address media coverage and sentiment to refine strategy.
• Prepare briefing documents, including Q&A scenarios and audience profiles, to prepare the Executive Chairman. Facilitate speech rehearsals with constructive feedback to elevate executive delivery.
• Direct end-to-end scripting and production for promotional campaign videos, oversee branding activations for key events, and handle ad-hoc corporate communications.

Skills

Executive communications

Speechwriting

Stakeholder management

Storytelling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in English, Journalism, Communications, Political Science, or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

The Head of Corporate Communications is responsible for leading strategic messaging and executive storytelling for News Corp Australia and the Executive Chairman. Sitting within Corporate Affairs, this role drives proactive communications to protect brand integrity, promote commercial and business priorities, and enhance trust across internal and external stakeholders.

This role requires exceptional writing skills, a deep understanding of the executive's voice and audience expectations, and the ability to navigate complex contexts while carefully managing reputational sensitivities across all stakeholder groups.

*Note: Applications close on Wednesday, 4th November.

Responsibilities

Research, draft, and refine high-impact speeches, keynotes, letters, opinion pieces, and talking points, alongside managing the weekly internal newsletter for the Executive Chairman.

Establish core tone and messaging with the Executive Chairman to ensure alignment across broader company communications.

Conduct background research and subject matter expert interviews to deliver accurate, authentic executive communications.

Partner with Corporate Affairs to align speech narratives with organisational reputation and media goals, while analysing post-address media coverage and sentiment to refine strategy.

Prepare comprehensive briefing documents, including Q&A scenarios and audience profiles, to prepare the Executive Chairman. Facilitate speech rehearsals with constructive feedback to elevate executive delivery.

Direct end-to-end scripting and production for promotional campaign videos, oversee physical branding and graphic activations for key events (e.g. Bush Summit Mustang), and handle ad-hoc corporate communications.

Who are you?

You hold a Bachelor’s degree in English, Journalism, Communications, Political Science, or a related field, with a Master’s degree being highly preferred.

You bring 10+ years of experience in speechwriting or high-level corporate communications, serving as a trusted advisor to C-suite executives and senior leaders on messaging, positioning, and complex corporate narratives.

You possess exceptional written communication skills and advanced proficiency in
rhetorical devices, storytelling, and narrative structures, enabling you to craft tone-appropriate content (from keynotes and newsletters to corporate booklets) that drives audience action.

You have a proven track record of leading high-stakes, multi-faceted projects under tight deadlines, where you're comfortable managing short-turnaround deliverables for executives and complex stakeholder groups.

You're a skilled collaborator who can effectively align cross-business, cross-functional stakeholders while balancing diverse internal and external priorities.

You offer a deep understanding of media relations, public affairs, and crisis communication principles within a fast-paced, global business environment.

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?

News Corp Australia is the nation’s most influential media organisation, operating more than 150 household-name brands across print, digital and multimedia. We lead the way in travel, fashion, food, health, homes and lifestyle, and we are the largest publisher across print and digital, reaching more than 16 million Australians each month.

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.