Senior Video Product Manager in Sydney, Australia

What’s the role?

We’re excited to expand our team with a Senior Video Ad Product Manager. In this role, you’ll help drive the strategy, development and execution of video ad products that generate impactful results.

You’ll take the lead on high-priority initiatives, collaborate with cross-functional teams and foster strong partnerships with both internal stakeholders and external partners to create video solutions that not only align with business objectives but also deliver exceptional outcomes for our clients.

This role reports to the Video Product & Strategy Director and will contribute to the execution of the department’s strategic vision.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate and deliver on a forward-thinking product vision and roadmap for video products across multiple platforms including web, app, CTV and social channels.

• Monitor industry trends, competitive landscapes and technology advancements to identify innovative opportunities.

• Foster strong relationships with ad tech and video partners to identify new solutions, align with partner roadmaps and explore growth opportunities.

• Oversee entire product lifecycles from discovery, go-to-market and continuous optimisation.

• Leverage data and analytics to track product performance and identify areas for enhancements.

• Experiment with formats, placements and delivery mechanisms to optimise for performance.

• Balance user experience with client goals to create products that drive engagement and client outcomes.

• Prepare reports and presentations to communicate product performance, insights, and recommendations to internal and external stakeholders.

• Support sales, product teams and ad operations teams through training, product documentation and client-facing materials.

• Be a thought leader and subject matter expert on video, influencing strategic decisions within and beyond the product team.

• Lead by example, mentoring team members and contributing to a culture of innovation and collaboration.

Who are you?

• 5+ years product management experience, preferably within a publisher, broadcaster or ad tech organisation.

• Strong understanding of ad-servers, ad tech vendors, video players, sell-side and demand-side platforms, measurement vendors and order management booking systems.

• Deep understanding of video ad formats, creative types, key video metrics, buy types and cost models.

• Experience with the end-to-end booking and delivery process of digital media across both direct IO and programmatic transactions..

• Analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret data and turn insights into actionable decisions.

• Project management and organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple initiatives in a fast-paced environment.

• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.

• Experience with product management tools such as Monday, Jira or similar.

• Proficiency in Adobe, Tableau, Looker or similar

• Hands-on experience with running video campaigns on social platforms like YouTube, Meta and TikTok.

• Experience with ad-server and video player integrations (highly desirable).

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.