Client Solutions Director

What's the role?

Are you a tactical leader with a passion for media, creativity, and delivering results? Do you thrive in fast-paced environments, guiding teams to develop innovative marketing solutions that drive real business impact? If you’re looking for a leadership role where you can shape high-profile client partnerships and work with some of Australia’s most prestigious media brands, this could be the opportunity for you.

We’re looking for a Client Solutions Director to lead our high-performing client solutions team at News Corp Australia, overseeing the design and sale of integrated, insight-driven campaigns that connect brands with audiences in meaningful ways.

What’s the role?

As Client Solutions Director, you’ll be responsible for driving commercial growth, fostering strong relationships with key clients and agencies, and leading a team of strategic thinkers and problem solvers. Your role will be a balance of leadership, planning, and hands-on client engagement, working in close partnership with Sales, Strategy, Digital, and Product teams to craft solutions that deliver measurable results.
 

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Leading a High-Performance Team – Provide strategic direction and mentorship to the Client Solutions team, ensuring excellence in campaign development, Go-To-Markets, and client service.
• Shaping Integrated Client Solutions – Oversee the creation of category-specific and client-led marketing campaigns that leverage News Corp’s extensive print, digital, and content assets.
• Partnering with Sales & Strategy Leaders – Work closely with the Strategy & Insights Director and Group Client Partners to develop informed responses to major client briefs, ensuring our solutions align with business and marketing objectives.
• Driving New Business & Revenue Growth – Identify and proactively drive new opportunities, collaborating with Product, Brand, and Commercial teams to develop compelling solutions that increase market share.
• Building Strong Industry Relationships – Develop and maintain trusted partnerships with key clients, media agencies, and internal stakeholders across Product Integration, Editorial, Creative Production Services, Digital, Brand Solutions, Pricing, and Events.
• Leading Market Engagement & Advocacy – Represent and promote News Corp’s Customer Value Proposition, ensuring we remain the media partner of choice for premium, content-led marketing solutions.
• Driving Innovation & Best Practice – Stay ahead of industry trends, champion new ways of working, and help evolve our approach to commercial partnerships.

Who are you?

We’re looking for a senior leader with extensive experience in media, advertising, publishing, or marketing, ideally within a commercial, solutions, or sales environment. You should be a strategic thinker, skilled communicator, and natural problem solver, with the ability to balance creative storytelling with commercial acumen.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Proven leadership experience – A track record of successfully managing and developing high-performing teams, with an eye for talent and the ability to mentor and grow others.
• Strong commercial expertise – Significant experience in media sales, commercial management, or strategic partnerships, with the ability to secure revenue, increase market share, and drive business growth.
• Creative and strategic problem-solving skills – A passion for content-led marketing and an ability to develop innovative, insight-driven media solutions that deliver results.
• Confidence in client and category business planning – Ability to lead major pitches, develop sales strategies, and execute long-term business plans.
• Deep media knowledge – Strong understanding of digital and print media, including the ability to leverage data, insights, and audience intelligence to inform solutions.
• Strong stakeholder engagement – Proven ability to build and maintain influential relationships with clients, agencies, and internal teams, ensuring seamless collaboration and execution.
   

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, News Corp Australia is trusted by over 18 million Australians a month to provide the information and inspiration they seek.

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

In February 2025, News Corp Australia's National Client Partnerships Team was named Sales Team of the Year at the 2024 AdNews Agency of the Year Awards. This prestigious award is testament to the dedication, passion, and innovation that drive our talented team of Client Partnership professionals.

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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Client Partnerships