Audience Editor in NSW, Australia

What’s the role?

News.com.au is searching for an audience specialist with whip-smart-insight -driven news judgement who can help our outstanding newsroom continue to reach more people.

This is a fulltime, permanent position based in our Sydney office (next to central station).

Key Responsibilities:

• Author, plan, produce, publish and distribute content across our platforms, basing decisions on audience insights and analytics

• You will manage the day-to-day workflow of a team of audience producers, including training and supporting their skill development and knowledge of content optimisation

• You are a source of truth on how we are connecting with audiences on every platform and ready to offer insights to all levels of the newsroom

• You take the lead on diving into the data but critically have a unique ability to turn it into actionable insights that are motivating to our team

• Identify SEO content issues and action solutions

• Work closely with senior editors and the video team on video-led content

Who are you?

• 5+ years experience in a digital newsroom, including roles in audience or content distribution

• A master collaborator with all levels of a newsroom – with the tact to prompt senior editors to consider other points of view and the patience to train junior reporters and new starters so they’re set up for success

• Solid understanding of the continually evolving approaches needed to tailor our journalism to external platforms, particularly Google and Meta

• Excellent planning and scheduling skills to stay afloat in a busy, “always on” news cycle

• Can write or re-write headlines and identify images and vision that will drive audience engagement and traffic growth

• Able to thrive in a fast paced environment

• Team player, wants to support your teammates and willing to jump in to get things done

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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Free News & Lifestyle

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.