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About the Role

Oversee the day-to-day operations of WA’s No.1 websites thewest.com.au, perthnow.com.au as well as the national digital newspaper, thenightly.com.au. In this senior leadership position, liaise with newsroom leaders to devise strategies to drive audience and reader engagement.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all three of WAN’s websites – The Nightly, thewest.com.au and PerthNow.
• Build and manage teams responsible for audience, content creation and social media across all three websites (including Perth and Sydney offices).
• Manage all analytics to build a data-driven culture within the newsroom.
• Define and execute search, social media, video and off-platform strategies.
• Stay ahead of industry, SEO and social media trends, and discover new methods of engaging audiences.

Requirements

• Intimate knowledge of online publishing and digital news
• Substantial journalism experience
• Strong knowledge of digital audiences across all platforms
• Ability to work under pressure
• Strong writing and communication skills
• An eye for detail, a head for news and a hunger for a good yarn.

Skills

• SEO
• Social media
• Video
• Digital audiences
• Journalism
• Online publishing
• Content creation
• Analytics
• Storytelling
• Innovation

Location

• Perth
• Sydney

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• Senior leadership

Salary/Compensations

• Competitive remuneration package

Benefits

• Health and wellbeing programs
• Employee benefits designed to support you on and off the job

About the Company

• Seven West Media merged with Southern Cross Media Group (ASX: SXL) in January 2026 to create one of Australia’s most prominent media companies, with a market-leading presence across television, audio, publishing and digital.
• SXL owns some of Australia’s most renowned media businesses and platforms, including the Seven Network and its affiliate channels 7two, 7mate, 7flix and 7Bravo; 7plus; 7NEWS.com.au; LiSTNR; the Hit and Triple M radio networks; The Nightly; The West Australian; The Sunday Times; and PerthNow.
• From trusted news and live sport to unmissable entertainment, we create moments that spark conversation and bring the nation together.
• We inspire millions of Australians with our exceptional content.
• We work as one connected team across our brands and all share a pride and passion for our company and in everything we do.
• Seven is home to Australia’s most loved news, sport and entertainment programming, including 7NEWS, 7NEWS Spotlight, Sunrise, The Morning Show, The Voice, Home and Away, Australian Idol, My Kitchen Rules, Farmer Wants A Wife, The Chase Australia, Better Homes and Gardens, The 1% Club, The Front Bar and the TV WEEK Logie Awards.
• The Seven Network is also the broadcast partner of the AFL, Cricket Australia, Supercars, the 2026 Rugby League World Cup and the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games.