Senior Partnerships Strategist

NOVA Entertainment; Sydney; Híbrido; AUD 110.000 - 170.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Pre-pay day lunch

Anniversary & Loyalty leave

Give back Leave

Employee benefits from partners

Celebrations and milestones

Descripción de la vacante

NOVA Entertainment is seeking a Senior Partnerships Strategist to join our Premium Partnerships team on an initial contract basis commencing October 2026. Preferably based in Sydney, we’re also open to candidates nationally for the right candidate.

You’ll shape innovative commercial opportunities across NOVA’s leading audio brands, creator talent, podcasts, live experiences and premium assets, connecting brands with audiences in meaningful ways.

Formación

• Demonstrated experience in partnerships, sponsorships, integrated media sales, branded content, strategy, media or a related field.
• Strong commercial judgement and the ability to translate advertiser and market insights into compelling opportunities.
• Experience developing integrated commercial solutions, strategic proposals, pitch materials and creative concepts.
• Confident presentation, communication and stakeholder-influencing skills.
• A collaborative, proactive approach and genuine interest in audio, creators, video, music and live experiences.

Responsabilidades

• Developing commercially led partnership and sponsorship strategies across NOVA’s audio brands, creator talent, podcasts, live experiences and premium assets.
• Turning advertiser and market insights into authentic, audience-led commercial opportunities.
• Creating strategic proposals, pitch materials and integrated solutions that balance brand, content and revenue priorities.
• Partnering with sales teams nationally to shape market-leading opportunities for new products, partners and platforms.
• Collaborating with Commercial, Marketing, Content and Podcast teams to bring premium partnership ideas to life.
• Presenting strategic recommendations confidently and influencing stakeholders across the business.
• Helping embed new partnership opportunities cross-functionally and supporting successful delivery from concept through to execution.

Conocimientos

Partnerships & sponsorships

Integrated media sales

Strategy

Presentation & stakeholder influence

Audio/creators & live experiences

Descripción del empleo

At NOVA Entertainment, we have a culture of innovation, creativity and exceptional service. We move fast, think big and thrive in a dynamic environment where no two days are the same.

Our values, we call The Code shape how we work and how we show up for each other, our clients and audiences.

How does this apply?

We’re looking for a Senior Partnerships Strategist to join our Premium Partnerships team on an initial contract basis commencing October 2026.

Preferably based in Sydney, we’re also open to candidates nationally for the right candidate.

You’ll help shape innovative commercial opportunities across NOVA’s leading audio brands, creator talent, podcasts, live experiences and premium assets, connecting brands with audiences in meaningful ways.

This role brings Unwavering Unity to life through working across teams to align stakeholders, share expertise and turn premium partnership ideas into successful commercial outcomes.

In practice this looks like:

• Developing commercially led partnership and sponsorship strategies across NOVA’s audio brands, creator talent, podcasts, live experiences and premium assets.
• Turning advertiser and market insights into authentic, audience-led commercial opportunities.
• Creating strategic proposals, pitch materials and integrated solutions that balance brand, content and revenue priorities.
• Partnering with sales teams nationally to shape market-leading opportunities for new products, partners and platforms.
• Collaborating with Commercial, Marketing, Content and Podcast teams to bring premium partnership ideas to life.
• Presenting strategic recommendations confidently and influencing stakeholders across the business.
• Helping embed new partnership opportunities cross-functionally and supporting successful delivery from concept through to execution.

At NOVA, Radical Empathy means understanding what others need and responding with care: that shows up through the outcomes you deliver and the strengths you bring every day.

This can be demonstrated by:

• Building trusted relationships and understanding the needs of clients, audiences and internal stakeholders.
• Listening to diverse perspectives and using them to shape relevant, authentic partnership solutions.
• Bringing people on the journey through clear communication, collaboration and thoughtful stakeholder engagement.
• Balancing commercial objectives with the integrity of NOVA’s brands, content, talent and audience experience.
• Taking ownership, following through on commitments and supporting teams to achieve strong outcomes.
• Approaching challenges with curiosity, care and a practical, solutions-focused mindset.

Skills that help you succeed in this role:

• Demonstrated experience in partnerships, sponsorships, integrated media sales, branded content, strategy, media or a related field.
• Strong commercial judgement and the ability to translate advertiser and market insights into compelling opportunities.
• Experience developing integrated commercial solutions, strategic proposals, pitch materials and creative concepts.
• Confident presentation, communication and stakeholder-influencing skills.
• A collaborative, proactive approach and genuine interest in audio, creators, video, music and live experiences.

What’s in it for you

• Free pre-pay day lunch days to bring the team together
• Additional leave days: Anniversary & Loyalty leave, Give back Leave
• Excellent employee benefits from a variety of partners nationally
• Frequent celebrations and themed days that make work genuinely enjoyable
• A fun, energetic environment where wins are celebrated and milestones are recognised
• At NOVA Entertainment, we are committed to Equal Employment Opportunity, fostering a fair and inclusive recruitment process where every candidate is considered equitably and supported to succeed

About NOVA Entertainment:

NOVA Entertainment is one of Australia’s leading audio entertainment providers, connecting audiences and brands across broadcast, digital and on-demand platforms.

NOVA is home to Australia’s #1 radio network and some of the country’s most recognised radio brands alongside an expanding suite of DAB+ stations.

NOVA’s broadcast offering is complemented by a range of on-demand assets across digital, social and mobile, including the Nova Podcast Network, which brings together a diverse and accessible mix of talent to create premium content that connects audiences and brands.