Strategy Manager

Seven Network; Sydney; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exclusive discounts

Wellness perks

Generous leave options

Learning & mentoring programs

Job summary

Seven West Media, based in Sydney, seeks a Strategy Manager to turn big ideas into revenue-driving client solutions. You’ll craft responses to briefs, pitch opportunities, and collaborate with multiple internal teams to deliver standout brand partnerships across TV and digital platforms.

Reporting to the National Head of Strategy & Partnerships, you will build relationships with key clients and agencies, leveraging Seven’s content and data to maximise value.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in strategic partnerships, communications planning, or a similar role.
• Strong media industry expertise across News, Sport and Entertainment.
• Proven ability to develop insight-led client solutions and partnerships.
• Commercial acumen with a track record of driving growth and targets.

Responsibilities

• Drive revenue growth across Seven’s premium content pillars (News, Sport, Entertainment).
• Develop and pitch strategic, insight-led solutions that maximise value of TV and digital offerings.
• Build and strengthen relationships with clients, agency planners and strategy teams to uncover opportunities.
• Collaborate across sales, content and integration teams to deliver brand partnership opportunities and revenue targets.
• Leverage audience insights and industry expertise to influence media planning decisions.

Skills

Partnerships strategy

Stakeholder management

Media industry expertise

Creative solutions

Revenue growth

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.

Seven West owns some 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.

Our team of strategists build strategically, insight led solutions to client business challenges and briefed objectives. Working with aligned business director and sales manager groups we respond to all client integrated and annual briefs as well as proactively incorporating the relevant Seven assets to support the idea and client’s business needs.

A day in the life…

The Strategy Manager is the mastermind behind turning big ideas into big results. They craft winning responses to client briefs, pitch exciting opportunities to new and existing clients, and help drive revenue growth. By combining deep knowledge of Seven’s content, platforms and products with sharp insights and creativity, they create standout solutions that connect brands with audiences in meaningful ways.

You’re responsible for the creative development of a platform or idea. Leading and delivering holistic, converged responses for client’s we collaborate with specialist teams across the business including; all 7Red teams, Partnerships, Morning TV, Campaign Management, 7Production, Publicity, Red Engine Creative, Marketing, Audience Intelligence and Programming.

Based in Sydney, reporting directly to the National Head of strategy & Partnerships.

What you’ll do:

• Drive revenue growth across Seven’s premium content pillars, including News, Sport and Entertainment.
• Develop and pitch strategic, insight-led solutions that help clients achieve their objectives and maximise the value of Seven’s TV and digital video offerings.
• Build and strengthen relationships with key clients, agency planners and strategy teams to uncover opportunities and grow partnerships.
• Collaborate across sales, content and integration teams to create innovative brand partnership opportunities and deliver against revenue targets.
• Leverage audience insights, research and industry expertise to influence media planning decisions and position Seven as a leading advertising partner.

What will you need

You’re a professional, proactive, and detail-oriented individual who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. You’ll also bring:

• Extensive partnerships and strategy experience with 8+ years in strategic partnerships, communications planning, or a similar role.
• Strong media industry expertise across News, Sport and Entertainment, with a deep understanding of both broadcast and digital channels.
• Proven ability to develop insight-led client solutions, translating briefs into compelling strategic responses and partnership opportunities.
• Commercial acumen and revenue focus, with a track record of driving growth and achieving business targets.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills, including experience working with agency planning teams and influencing clients through strategic thinking and collaboration.

Still no convinced? Let us sweeten the deal!

• Exclusive discounts, wellness perks & recognition programs
• Generous leave options, including fertility, parental & volunteering leave
• Learn your way with learning and mentoring programs

From employee advocacy groups to our Reconciliation Action Plan and gender equality certification, we’re proud to lead the way in building an authentic, inclusive workplace.

Seven is proud to be the first media company in Australia to receive the WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality certification and is a proud partner of UN Women.

Keen?

Resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.