Programmatic Supply Strategy Manager

What's the role?

News Corp Australia is seeking a dynamic and results-oriented Programmatic Supply Strategy Manager to join our Programmatic team in Surry Hills.

This role is critical in shaping the future of programmatic revenue growth and yield protection through strategic SSP optimisation, advanced supply curation management, and leveraging data-driven insights to influence organisational strategy.

The ideal candidate will have a strong analytical mindset, deep knowledge of programmatic ecosystems, and a passion for maximizing revenue opportunities through technology.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop strategic partnerships with SSPs to optimise fill rates, CPMs, and maximise indirect revenue streams.

• Conduct comprehensive performance audits to identify systemic inefficiencies and implement strategic solutions.

• Collaborate with SSP partners to pioneer and integrate innovative features, formats, and technologies.

• Forge strategic alliances with DSP partners to develop and execute demand path optimisation strategies.

• Oversee and refine supply curation across the ecosystem to ensure optimal pricing and yield, aligning with broader business objectives.

• Enhance and innovate programmatic reporting systems to provide strategic insights and drive revenue metrics.

• Analyse complex data sets to deliver actionable insights and strategic recommendations to senior leadership.

• Develop and present detailed supply performance reports for stakeholders and key external partners.

• Collaborate with AdTech, Ad Operations, and Product teams to ensure alignment of programmatic initiatives with corporate goals.

• Strategise and influence AI-driven ad buying platforms to enhance programmatic efficiency.

• Review SSP contracts and agreements to ensure alignment with commercial objectives, privacy standards, and liability considerations.

• Stay at the forefront of industry trends, ensuring News Corp Australia maintains its competitive edge in the programmatic advertising landscape.

Who are you?

• 7-10 years of experience in programmatic advertising with a focus on supply management, preferably within a leading publisher or ad tech environment.

• Extensive knowledge of SSPs, DSPs, and the programmatic ecosystem.

• Strategic and technical mindset with a proven track record of adapting to emerging concepts

• Exceptional analytical skills with expertise in reporting tools like Excel, Looker, or Tableau.

• Superior communication and negotiation skills for managing high-level partnerships and internal teams.

• Proficiency in advanced programmatic tools and platforms (e.g., Google Ad Manager, Xandr, Magnite, PubMatic and Index Exchange).

What's in it for you?

• Flexible working arrangements

• Collaborative environment

• Opportunity to innovate, challenge the norm and pioneer the way forward for programmatic

• Corporate Wellbeing Program with on-site gym and wellbeing centre

• Progression and development opportunities

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

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 under the DEI section.

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