What's the role? Are you a strategic leader with a passion for building impactful partnerships and driving brand growth? We are seeking an experienced General Manager, Partnerships – SA to lead the development and execution of our audience and commercial strategy in the South Australian market. Reporting to the Managing Director, SA, NT & WA, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping our local presence, fostering meaningful partnerships, and championing advocacy campaigns that align with our brand values while delivering measurable growth. About the role: Lead the development and execution of the South Australian audience and commercial growth strategy. Build and manage strategic partnerships that enhance brand presence, advocacy, and community engagement. Drive profitable revenue through innovative consumer and client engagement initiatives. Develop and deliver marketing and advocacy campaigns grounded in clear accountabilities, data, and analysis. Create and execute sponsorship and partnership strategies that support brand positioning and audience growth. Identify and explore new revenue streams, including content partnerships and e-commerce opportunities. Oversee revenue tracking, market share, ROI reporting, and budget management. Collaborate with sales, editorial, and brand growth teams to leverage external relationships. Inspire and support a high-performance culture within the South Australian leadership team. Champion initiatives that embrace best practice, innovation, and inclusion. Who are you? A seasoned professional with 15 years’ experience developing and managing strategic partnerships and sponsorships. Proven ability to deliver audience and revenue growth through partnerships and advocacy programs. Strong track record of managing revenue streams, market share analysis, and ROI reporting. Adept at identifying, nurturing, and retaining partnerships that drive mutual value. Experienced in working with diverse stakeholders and engaging with local communities. Skilled at collaborating across business units, particularly with sales and editorial teams. A strategic thinker with the ability to innovate and adapt to changing market conditions. Highly effective communicator, able to articulate strategies and brand values with clarity. Demonstrated leadership capability with a focus on inclusion, collaboration, and high performance. Financially astute, with strong budget management and resource allocation expertise 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. Category: State & Community Mastheads