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 combining creative thinking with practical execution — you'll be filming, editing and publishing content yourself while building the systems and workflows that scale our off-platform presence and drive revenue outcomes.
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?
You are a digital storyteller with a proven track record of growing audiences on social media and off-platform
You possess technical skills in mobile video production and editing (e.g., CapCut, Premiere, or similar)
You are comfortable using data and analytics to prove what works and pivot when it doesn't
You have an experimental mindset, eager to test new formats and emerging platform trends
You are a strong collaborator who can influence editorial workflows and drive commercial outcomes
You are commercially minded, understanding how content drives revenue and supports business objectives
You are comfortable being on camera when needed to represent the brand
You have experience managing and developing team members (or are ready to step into people leadership)
Why News Corp Australia
Join a culture where innovation is our operating rhythm. You’ll work on a diverse portfolio of Australia’s most loved brands and play a pivotal role in leading the technological shift in how we create commercial content. Our vibrant, hybrid work environment and dynamic, values-driven culture empowers you to push boundaries, collaborate as one unified team, and make a positive, measurable impact for all Australians.
News Extras Benefits is a commitment to our people for their valued contribution to News, our audiences, clients and communities.
Our benefits include:
Exclusively ours - Access to publications and products from across the News Corp family
Perks & discounts - Exclusive offers across a range of products and services that deliver genuine cost savings and benefits
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.
Financial wellbeing - Support on making the most of your money
In addition to our perks and benefits, employees have access to a number of initiatives and programs that support their wellbeing and professional growth, such as:
Helping you grow - Access tailored development opportunities, including leadership programs, 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 various employee-resource groups and accessibility to multi-faith quiet rooms & parents’ rooms
Who are we?
We are proud to be Australia's leading media company. For over a century, News Corp Australia has been an integral part of Australian life, delivering the news and information Australians rely on daily. Telling the stories that matter drives every piece of journalism, campaign, project, and innovation.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
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. If you require any adjustments or accommodations at any stage, please do not hesitate to let us know here. In order for us to assist you, please ensure you include the role title you are applying for in the subject line. For more information regarding Diversity at NewsCorp Australia please visit www.newscorpaustralia.com/careers under the Diversity@News section.
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