Industry Planning Manager

What's the role?

Are you a strategic planner ready to shape the future of Australia’s largest publishing network?
News Australia is looking for an Industry Planning Manager to join our high-velocity Growth Team. Reporting to the Client Planning Lead, you will be the architect behind strategic narratives that unlock investment from both emerging and established industry giants. This is a unique opportunity to deepen your craft in an environment that bridges the gap between raw audience insights and commercially powerful storytelling.

The Role:
As an Industry Planning Manager, you aren't just filling grids—you are building long-term partnerships. You will collaborate closely with Sales, Editorial, Product, and Strategy teams to bring integrated ideas to life across digital, print, and audio platforms.
 

Key Responsibilities:

• Translate high-level strategies into actionable, innovative plans and "commercially sound" proposals that solve real client business challenges.

• Identify investment opportunities within priority industries and deliver high-impact integrated solutions that hit revenue targets.

• Act as the functional link between internal stakeholders (Research, Insights, Product) and Sales to ensure every pitch is insight-led and cohesive.

• Stay ahead of the curve on market dynamics and competitor activity to refine our ongoing solution approaches.

• Gain direct exposure by participating in client discovery phases and high-profile presentations alongside our Sales leads.

Who are you?

You are a proactive, "action-oriented" professional with a gift for seeing future possibilities and translating them into breakthrough strategies.

• You have 3+ years of experience in media, marketing, or integrated planning, with a proven track record in the end-to-end planning process.

• You have experience developing solutions across digital, print, audio, and content formats.

• You possess strong financial acumen and understand the business drivers that make a campaign effective and profitable.

• You can build rapport quickly with diverse groups and convey complex ideas clearly and professionally.

• You thrive on collaboration and know how to balance the needs of multiple internal and external stakeholders to get the best result.

News Benefits

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.

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Client Partnerships