Senior Strategy Manager

What's the role?

Looking to exit top-tier consulting into a high-impact corporate role? Join a high-calibre, ex-consulting strategy team and act as a direct advisor to the Executive Leadership Team during an iconic digital transformation.

As a Senior Strategy Manager at News Corp, you will occupy a pivotal position at the heart of shaping our long-term strategic direction. Reporting directly to a Head of Strategy, you will serve as a strategic thought partner to the senior executives, helping to identify, shape, and address enterprise-level priorities in a fast-paced, evolving industry.

What sets this role apart:

• Strategic advisor to the Executive and BU Leadership Teams, helping News navigate a quickly evolving publishing industry.

• Works within a highly-regarded team of ex-strategy consulting colleagues under a Chief Strategy Officer with deep media and strategy experience

• Plays an active role in shaping corporate strategy and News Australia’s strategic agenda

• Opportunity to grow as a leader, influencing cross-functional project teams across the business

• Shape the transformation of one of Australia’s most iconic and influential businesses

• Contribute to the ongoing success of robust journalism and debate in Australia

Responsibilities 

• Executive Advisory: Partner closely with very senior stakeholders, serving as a trusted strategic advisor and influencing key decision-making through compelling communication.

• Problem Solving: Tackle complex, ambiguous business challenges stemming from a rapidly evolving digital publishing and media landscape.

• Strategic Delivery: Drive high-priority, enterprise-wide initiatives from concept to successful completion.

• Cross-Functional Influence: Foster a culture of collaboration, alignment, and sharp focus across the Strategy, M&A, and Transformation functions.

Who are you?

• 6+ years of experience with a strategy consulting firm, with strong preference for experience from Tier 1 to 1.5 firms (e.g., McKinsey, Bain, BCG, Kearney, LEK, Oliver Wyman). 

• Experience from a corporate strategy setting is also desired but not mandatory.

• A track record of leading high-impact strategic projects

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Superior communication abilities to engage and persuade at the executive level

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

• (preferred, not required): MBA and/or experience in the media or news publishing industry

Behavioural traits:

• Collaborative: Partners well and gets energy from working with others

• Humble: Willingness to learn, grow, and jump in to help any project

• Adaptable: Evolves to changing demands and situations quickly

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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