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News Corp Australia Group Digital Lead in Sydney, Australia
What's the role?
News Australia is seeking a Group Digital Lead to be the digital subject matter expert within our high-performing Client Partnerships team. The Group Digital Lead is a key player in our sales team, specialising in leveraging advanced technical knowledge and expertise to drive digital sales activities.
This role encompasses the entire spectrum of the sales process, with a focus on digital products and solutions. As a lead, this individual excels in solving complex technical challenges and engaging in strategic discussions with clients when required to drive digital sales growth.
Key Responsibilities:
Serve as the go-to expert for digital innovation, providing strategic guidance and best practices to elevate the Client Partnerships team’s capabilities.
Develop and implement forward-thinking digital strategies that align with client goals, leveraging News Corp Australia's unparalleled digital assets.
Create sophisticated, insight-driven strategies that enhance client satisfaction and deliver tangible results.
Monitor digital sales performance, uncover trends, and identify opportunities to maximise growth.
Work closely with cross-functional teams to embed digital thinking at every stage of the client journey.
Provide strategic feedback to Client Product teams, contributing to the evolution of News Corp Australia’s Product Roadmap.
Who are you?
We’re looking for a dynamic leader with a passion for digital innovation and a proven track record of success. The ideal candidate will bring:
A strong background in digital sales or sales engineering, with a history of driving results in the technology or digital marketing industries.
A deep understanding of digital platforms, technologies, and tools, paired with the ability to translate complex concepts for diverse audiences.
Exceptional leadership skills, with the ability to inspire teams, foster collaboration, and deliver results.
Experience in customer-facing roles such as sales, account management, or customer success, with a focus on building lasting client relationships.
A knack for identifying market opportunities, analysing competitor strategies, and crafting actionable plans to drive business growth.
A solid understanding of digital and technology industry trends, with a commitment to staying ahead of emerging developments.
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?
We are proud to be Australia’s most impactful media group, we’re even prouder of what we stand for. Together, we inform, advocate and inspire all Australians, for a better Australia.
With over 150 brands across news, sport and lifestyle, News Corp Australia is trusted by over 18 million Australians a month to provide the information and inspiration they seek.
Renowned for world-class journalism and marketing services nationally and internationally, we offer a fast-paced environment that encourages individuals to take control of their future and challenge themselves in ever-changing fields.
In February 2025, News Corp Australia's National Client Partnerships Team was named Sales Team of the Year at the 2024 AdNews Agency of the Year Awards. This prestigious award is testament to the dedication, passion, and innovation that drive our talented team of Client Partnership professionals.
What’s next?
Apply now or for more information on careers at News Corp Australia visit www.newscorpaustralia.com/careers
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 (http://diversity@news.com.au) . 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.
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We are proud to be Australia’s most impactful media group, we’re even prouder of what we stand for: Together, we inform, advocate and inspire all Australians, for a better Australia.
With over 150 brands across news, sport and lifestyle, backed by a team of more than 5,000 dedicated people across the country, News Corp Australia is trusted by over 17 million Australians a month to provide the information and inspiration they seek across multiple digital, video, audio and print platforms.
Renowned for world-class journalism and marketing services nationally and internationally, we are passionate, creative and dynamic. We offer a fast-paced environment that encourages individuals to take control of their future and challenge themselves in ever-changing fields.