Media Partnerships Director

Overview

The Partnerships Director will act as a senior leader in the team, responsible for driving the success of a market leading digital partnership within the retail sector.

This person will strategically navigate every facet of the partnership lifecycle and always be on the lookout for innovative solutions, proactively partnering with internal teams to spearhead the development and implementation of high-level strategic initiatives aimed at expanding the partnership whilst enhancing revenue retention and propelling sustained year-on-year growth.

This role reports into the Group Sales Director and has a Partnership Manager as their direct report. This entails managing day-to-day workflow and performance, performance reviews, professional development and ongoing upskilling.

Key Responsibilities

- Accountable and responsible for managing budget and growing and retaining the partnership’s budget and revenue
- Leading contractual negotiations and annual partnership strategy with senior client trading and client leads whilst collaborating with internal NCA stakeholders
- Understand and develop and execute long-term partnership strategies aligned with NCA x Client overall business objectives
- Proactively ideate and seek innovative brand, tech and category based solutions to ensure relevance and growth
- Collaborate with internal departments to broaden the partnership’s scope and integrate it with other client services, enhancing efficiency and connectivity within the business
- Single point of contact for client/acting as a conduit and working closely with internal teams, including partnerships, product, marketing, editorial, brand and finance/pricing, to align partnership activities with overall business goals and ensure seamless collaboration
- Pitch & negotiate proactives and partnership agreements, and ensure that partnerships align with Client and NCA strategic goals

Who are you?

- 10+ years experience/track record in media and or marketing roles managing and developing and negotiation of partnership strategies built for growth
- Excellent communication and presentation skills with proven experience negotiating with ELT level and c-suite stakeholders internally and externally
- Proven track record and experience within a sales and revenue driving role, managing large scale budgets and partnership revenue of surplus of 5M
- Track record of delivering sales growth, budget tracking and overachieving on revenue targets
- Developing and managing strategic media partnerships (proven experience)
- Experience devising short and long term revenue generating strategies within a media and or sales role
- Demonstrate proven experience in operating and analysing data and measurement platforms
- Proven experience establishing operational processes systems and reporting to senior stakeholders internally and externally
- Experience with conflict management and resolution

Benefits

- 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.

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 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.

Category: Client Partnerships

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.

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