Research Lead: Market Insights & Strategy

Dow Jones; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & wellbeing programs

Exclusive access to News Corp products

Career development opportunities

Flexible hybrid work environment

Job summary

News Corp Australia is seeking a Research Manager to lead research projects from brief to final pitch. You will partner with sales, agencies and brands to uncover market needs and drive commercial insights.

You will craft compelling narratives from data and present findings to diverse stakeholders, shaping thought leadership and in-market campaigns. You will leverage quantitative methods, ensure data quality, and contribute to growth through actionable recommendations and engaging client-ready

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in market research, insights, analytics, or consulting.
• Natural storyteller who bridges heavy data with clear commercial advice.
• Strong quantitative background with hands-on analytics tools.
• Confident presenter who communicates findings to clients and stakeholders.
• Go-getter mentality with commercial awareness to drive growth.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial research projects end-to-end from brief to strategic outcome.
• Design and deliver robust quantitative research with quality sampling.
• Translate data into clear, actionable insight narratives for business decisions.
• Deliver engaging presentations to internal teams, client partners and agencies.
• Contribute to thought leadership programs and growth initiatives.

Skills

Market research

Insights analytics

Storytelling

Presentation skills

Quantitative analysis

Tools

Q Software

SPSS

Excel

Job description

News Corp Australia is seeking a Research Manager to lead research projects from brief to final pitch. You will partner with sales, agencies and brands to uncover market needs and drive commercial insights.

You will craft compelling narratives from data and present findings to diverse stakeholders, shaping thought leadership and in-market campaigns. You will leverage quantitative methods, ensure data quality, and contribute to growth through actionable recommendations and engaging client-ready