What's the role?
News Corp Australia is looking for a creative and data-driven Off‐Platform Editor to join our eCommerce team. Working across News Corp's portfolio of premium eCommerce publishers, predominantly news.com.au checkout but also Body+Soul, Escape and Taste, you'll be a key member of our senior team, helping to scale our shopping content across multiple high‐traffic platforms. In this role you will bridge the gap between our high‐quality shopping content and our audiences on social media, newsletters and beyond, driving growth and revenue across some of Australia's most trusted media brands. Reporting to the Head of eCommerce and managing a Social Media Manager, this is a hands‐on leadership position that combines creative thinking with practical execution – you will film, edit and publish content yourself while building the systems and workflows that scale our off‐platform presence and drive revenue outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
* Develop and execute an off‐platform growth strategy across TikTok, Meta, YouTube, Newsletters and emerging platforms.
* Produce end‐to‐end social content, including filming and editing quick‐turnaround video, with occasional on‐camera appearances as a brand ambassador.
* Build out newsletter capabilities and content workflows as part of the broader off‐platform strategy, testing to establish what drives engagement and performance.
* Collaborate with editorial teams at the ideation stage to identify content with strong off‐platform potential and upskill writers in multi‐channel content creation.
* Manage paid social budgets to drive measurable engagement, audience growth and commercial outcomes.
* Identify and test new distribution opportunities and untapped growth areas across emerging platforms.
* Own performance reporting and deliver strategic recommendations to the Head of eCommerce to refine our commercial strategy and support revenue objectives.
* Manage and develop our Social Media team, providing direction, coaching and day‐to‐day support.
Who are you?
* Digital storyteller with a proven track record of growing audiences on social media and off‐platform.
* Tech‐savvy with mobile video production and editing skills (e.g., CapCut, Premiere or similar).
* Data‐driven and comfortable using analytics to validate what works and pivot when it doesn't.
* Experimental mindset, eager to test new formats and emerging platform trends.
* Strong collaborator who can influence editorial workflows and drive commercial outcomes.
* Commercially minded, understanding how content drives revenue and supports business objectives.
* Comfortable being on camera when needed to represent the brand.
* Experience managing and developing team members (or ready to step into people leadership).
Benefits
* Access to publications and products from across the News Corp family.
* Exclusive offers across a range of products and services that deliver genuine cost savings and benefits.
* Health & wellbeing 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.
* Financial wellbeing support on making the most of your money.
* Access tailored development opportunities, including leadership programmes, to cultivate your skills and support your career.
* Giving back – make a difference to our communities through volunteer opportunities and company‐organised charity drives.
* Workplace inclusion and facilities – engage with your passions through employee‐resource groups and accessibility to multi‐faith quiet rooms & parents' rooms.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Diversity strengthens our national teams and newsroom as we seek to tell stories that represent the communities of Australia. Our people make us unique, and so we are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability or gender identity. Applicants of diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply! We are committed to ensuring an accessible and supportive recruitment process.
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