A career at ACM is more than just a job. It’s a career that grows with your lifestyle.
As Australia’s leading regional media organisation, we offer meaningful careers across metro and regional communities. From journalism and digital innovation to commercial strategy, our people are passionate about work that keeps communities solid, informed, and connected.
About Us
With over 180 years of history, ACM’s network includes iconic mastheads like the Newcastle Herald, The Canberra Times, and Bendigo Advertiser. We operate across digital platforms, newspapers, magazines and events. Our people are united by purpose and driven by impact, delivering trusted local journalism and storytelling that matters to the communities we serve.
The Opportunity
Join The Newcastle Herald as a Media Sales Consultant. Be part of Australian Community Media (ACM) and drive our growth strategy with digital and print media sales, account management, and customer service. Treat your portfolio as your own with a mix of existing customers and new business opportunities.
This role will be digital‑first, focusing on digital and print media sales, account management and customer service, with an exciting mix of existing customers and new business generation.
About the role
- Manage a customer portfolio, providing our clients with progress updates for their campaigns and recommendations for improvement.
- Achieve and go beyond the digital and print sales revenue targets within the region.
- Provide exceptional customer service across all touch points using excellent verbal and communication skills.
- Manage time effectively and adapt well to change. In our ever‑changing industry it’s important to have a proactive approach and ability to influence and lead customers through change.
The successful candidate will have:
- A passion for sales with a proven track record of success working towards targets.
- Strong digital marketing knowledge across SEM, SEO, Social and display advertising.
- Experience in B2B customer‑facing roles liaising with both SMEs and large organisations.
- A natural flare for communication – a real people person with the ability to build rapport at all levels.
- Excellent presentation skills.
Life at ACM
- Career development and progression opportunities – we believe in the growth of our people.
- A high‑performance team culture that encourages collaboration and understanding.
- Hybrid and flexible work arrangements.
- 18 weeks paid parental leave (after 12 months of employment).
- Study support for work‑related courses and qualifications.
- Exclusive employee benefits via Flare and CommBank, including novated lease and exclusive offers for banking matters.
- Discounted health insurance through our free, confidential EAP, available to you and your immediate family.
- Paid volunteer leave (up to 3 days per year) to support causes you care about.
- Corporate partnerships that support your wellbeing, including:
- Anytime Fitness discounts through selected partners.
- Fertility support through City Fertility – up to 55% off out‑of‑pocket costs for you and your family.
We advocate Diversity and Inclusion
ACM embraces all aspects of diversity and inclusion and is committed to creating a workplace which reflects the incredibly diverse customers, audiences and communities we serve. Candidates from all backgrounds will receive equal consideration for the opportunity they apply for.
Disability Accommodation
For individuals who need assistance at any point in the application and interview process, please contact the ACM Jobs team via email –
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