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News Corp Australia Head of Digital and Audience Sport in NSW, Australia
What’s the role?
As our Head of Digital and Audience you will lead a team of experts focussed on growing audience and engagement in sport. You will drive the production, optimisation and discoverability of high-value sport content across our publications. You will play a crucial role in sharpening our digital performance to produce the best possible reader experience.
As a member of the Sport leadership team you will steer our sport digital and audience strategy from concept to execution. A digital native, you will collaborate across the organisation to deliver the best UX in the market for our sports readers to consume our unrivalled content.
In an ever evolving and fiercely competitive market you will lead experimentation and intelligently use data to inform sport journalists and content teams. You will identify ways to reach new audiences and engage existing audiences; and lead and set new digital storytelling benchmarks.
Lead and execute the use of data to make smart content decisions.
Identify and prosecute the latest digital trends in storytelling and platforms.
Lead and execute the SEO, newsletter and social strategy for sport.
Lead the test, learn and application for AI in sport.
Collaborate on the delivery of actionable insights, priorities and recommendations derived from analysis of audience and storytelling metrics.
Based on insights and data, identify new opportunities for premium sports journalism.
Work with technology teams to ensure constant iterative improvements to our Digital Products, moving us to exceptional UX.
Who are you?
Proven experience in an Editorial role or digital audience growth role, preferably within the media industry
Deep understanding of and passion for journalism and digital storytelling
Strong industry knowledge and awareness in channels and formats
Excellent stakeholder-management skills and comfortable communicating and presenting
Experience in delivery of specific organic and paid growth strategies
A demonstrated ability to lead and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced and deadline-driven environment.
News Benefits
News Benefits is our way of saying thank you to our people for their valued contribution to News, our audiences, clients and communities. Thanking them for the great things they do daily, for the greater good of Australia. Our benefits include:
Exclusively ours - Access to publications and products from across the News Corp family
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.
Helping you grow - Development opportunities (including diversity and inclusion - focused education series) and recognition
Financial wellbeing - Support on making the most of your money
Perks & discounts - Exclusive offers across a range of products and services
Giving back - Make a difference to our communities.
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.
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 We know that diversity strengthens our teams and newsrooms as we seek to tell stories that represent the diverse communities of Australia that we serve. Our people make us unique and we all have a story. We encourage people of all ages, backgrounds, races, cultures, religions, sexual orientations, abilities and gender identities to apply. Inclusion is important to us and we want everyone at News to bring their whole-selves to work. If you require any accommodations or adjustments throughout the recruitment process, or would like to outline which pronouns you prefer, please feel free to let us know.
If you require any accommodations or adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please feel free to let us know. For more information regarding Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at NewsCorp Australia please visit www.newscorpaustralia.com/careers under the DEI 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.
