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About the Role

Oversee the day-to-day operations of the national digital newspaper, thenightly.com.au. Liaise with newsroom leaders to devise strategies to drive audience and reader engagement.

Responsibilities

• Curate the homepage to maximize engagement.
• Maximize direct click-through on the homepage through A/B headline testing.
• Analyze opportunities for content that attracts new audiences using tools such as Google Trends, Google Discover and Google Search Console.
• Identify opportunities for audience growth.
• Coordinate editorial teams by building story lists containing content that attracts new audiences and engages existing ones.
• Identify video-led content opportunities.
• Optimize digital content in line with best-practice SEO.
• Use data and analytics to monitor and report on audience behaviour, refine content strategy, and empower teams.
• Monitor breaking news locally, nationally and internationally and mobilize editorial teams for coverage.
• Maintain an editorial planner for proactive planning of major news events.
• Assist in ensuring social media, off-platform and content strategy goals are met.

Requirements

• Intimate knowledge of online publishing, social media and digital news.
• Strong understanding of digital audiences across all platforms.
• Ability to manage competing deadlines and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Curious and engaged, with the ability to work alone or collaborate in a team environment.

Skills

• Online publishing
• Social media
• Digital news
• Digital audience understanding
• A/B headline testing
• Google Trends
• Google Discover
• Google Search Console
• SEO
• Data analysis
• Analytics
• Content strategy
• Editorial planning
• Social media strategy
• Off-platform strategy

Location

• Australia

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• Senior

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 renowned media businesses and platforms including the Seven Network, 7plus, 7NEWS.com.au, LiSTNR, radio networks, The Nightly, The West Australian, The Sunday Times, and PerthNow.
• The company creates moments that spark conversation and bring the nation together through trusted news, live sport, and unmissable entertainment.
• Seven West Media inspires millions of Australians with exceptional content and works as one connected team across its brands.
• Seven is home to Australia’s most loved news, sport and entertainment programming.
• The Seven Network is the broadcast partner of the AFL, Cricket Australia, Supercars, the 2026 Rugby League World Cup and the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games.

Equal Opportunity

• We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.