Group Digital Lead in Melbourne

We are looking for a Group Digital Lead to join our Client Partnerships team on a 12-month parental leave contract. In this role, you will be the key digital strategist across our client portfolio, working closely with Client Partners and Group Client Partners to drive digital revenue and deliver smart, data-led strategies across News Corp Australia’s digital network. You will collaborate directly with clients and agency partners to build audience, tech and trading solutions that actually move the needle. Whether answering pitches or proactively pitching new ideas, your focus will be on creating commercially sound, fully integrated campaigns that deliver clear, measurable results. This role would suit someone with genuine interest and knowledge in the digital space.

Responsibilities

• Act as the digital expert on News Corp Australia’s network, turning platform tech and audience data into clear, compelling client strategies.
• Spot digital opportunities across client portfolios, keep an eye on sales pipelines and help sales leaders map out revenue strategies.
• Mentor and coach the Client Partnerships team, building their digital confidence and making sure digital is top-of-mind in every client conversation.
• Keep tabs on market trends and competitors to build tailored category plans, then present clear post-campaign ROI to senior stakeholders.
• Bring digital thinking into every stage of the campaign lifecycle, from the initial brief through to post-campaign reviews and product updates.
• Work closely with Group Client Partners, Programmatic and Performance teams, feeding client and market feedback straight back into our product roadmap.

Who are you?

• 7-8 years in digital media: You bring solid experience across digital strategy, ad tech, or sales, with a clear track record of driving revenue.
• Commercially minded & data-driven: You understand audience behavior and digital platforms inside out, turning analytics into high-value client solutions.
• A natural advisor: You’re comfortable guiding teams, shaping strategy, and making sure digital is seamlessly integrated into every campaign.
• Proactive & influential: You genuinely care about the digital space, stay ahead of market trends, and proactively bring fresh ideas to the table.
• A team capability lifter: You enjoy sharing your knowledge to mentor others, raising the digital fluency and confidence of the wider team.

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.

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?

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