Senior Digital Producer

What's the role?

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Digital Producer to join our dynamic digital product team and work with some of the most well-known media brands across Australia.

Our focus is on creating world-class digital experiences for our audiences. We take a comprehensive approach to product optimisation, considering not only news content but also emerging digital consumption trends across all content creator and distribution channels.Our aim is to deliver quality journalism in formats that meet our audience’s needs. 

Reporting to the Head of Product - State & Communities, this role sits within the State & Communities product team and is responsible for bringing stories, campaigns and digital experiences to life across web, app and other digital touch points. The role supports the execution and delivery of the product roadmap across our State & Communities brands, including The Daily Telegraph, The Herald Sun, The Courier Mail, The Adelaide Advertiser and CODE Sports, alongside our regional publications.

Key responsibilities:

● Build, publish and maintain pages, modules, templates and other digital assets in our internal authoring systems for web and app.

● Support the day-to-day production needs of the State & Communities product team, ensuring experiences are delivered accurately, efficiently and to a high standard.
● Keep brand assets, page configurations and presentation layers up to date and consistent across our brands.

● Provide technical and workflow support to editorial stakeholders during the daily news cycle and during major editorial moments, launches and campaigns.
● Collaborate with stakeholders across editorial, marketing, commercial, engineering, UX and product to gather clear production requirements and help shape practical digital solutions.
● Support the prioritisation, trafficking and delivery of work through team workflows, including smaller continuous improvement initiatives, hygiene fixes and production tasks.
● Assist in the execution of the State & Communities product roadmap, in particular with executing QA and launches.
● Monitor and troubleshoot issues across pages, modules and site experiences, escalating when needed and helping drive timely resolution.
● Use data and insights to help identify opportunities to improve engagement, usability, workflow efficiency and overall product experience.
● Regularly report on production outcomes, issues, team success metrics and areas for improvement.
● Contribute ideas that improve core product experiences, content workflows and the efficiency of delivery across the team.
● Use tools including CMS platforms, Google Workspace, Jira and analytics/reporting tools; apply basic HTML/CSS where needed.

Who are you?

● You have demonstrated experience in a digital producer or similarly hands-on digital role.
● You have strong experience working with websites, CMS platforms and digital publishing workflows.
● You are highly organised, calm under pressure and comfortable managing competing priorities in a fast-paced media environment.
● You are a confident collaborator who builds strong relationships across editorial, commercial, marketing and technology teams.
● You have strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to translate business needs into clear production outcomes.
● You are proactive, solutions-focused and comfortable troubleshooting issues for others.
● You understand how digital products are planned, built, tested and improved, and you enjoy contributing beyond pure execution.
● You are data-aware and comfortable using reporting or analytics tools to help guide decisions and measure outcomes.
● You are comfortable working in agile delivery environments.

●Desirable: experience with WordPress VIP or similar CMS platforms.

● Desirable: basic HTML and CSS knowledge.
● Desirable: experience working with newsroom, publishing or subscription
products.

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 most impactful media group, we’re even prouder of what we stand for: Together, we inform, advocate and inspire all Australians, for a better Australia.

With over 150 brands across news, sport and lifestyle, backed by a team of more than 5,000 dedicated people across the country, News Corp Australia is trusted by over 17 million Australians a month to provide the information and inspiration they seek across multiple digital, video, audio and print platforms.

Renowned for world-class journalism and marketing services nationally and internationally, we are passionate, creative and dynamic. We offer a fast-paced environment that encourages individuals to take control of their future and challenge themselves in ever-changing fields.

News Corp Australia is evolving in response to the expectations and challenges of the digital world in which we now live. We have an amazing opportunity to reinvent our industry and redefine the future of media in Australia. We are passionate about what we do and are proud of our heritage of world-class journalism and entrepreneurial spirit. Our environment is supportive and friendly, we encourage innovation, collaboration and creative thinking. If you thrive on being challenged and enjoy working in a fast-paced stimulating environment, come and join us on this incredible journey.

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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