National Audience Engagement Lead

Be part of the story.

• Based in Sydney
• Reporting to the Head of Digital News
• Thrive in a fast-paced, rapidly evolving media industry

Seven is where you come to make a difference – in your career, in our company, and in the lives of millions of Australians. Every day offers new opportunities for growth and meaningful connection with Australia’s biggest audience.

7NEWS.com.au is seeking a National Audience Engagement Lead to drive the national social media strategy for 7NEWS, Sunrise and The Morning Show, serving more than 20 million combined followers on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube across Australia.

You will:

• Manage a team of full-time and casual social media producers in metropolitan and regional markets to maintain seven-day coverage
• Advise digital leadership on audience growth and revenue opportunities, and monitor performance to generate insights
• Oversee the distribution of digital content to all social platforms, tailoring posts and assets to suit specific audiences
• Be prepared to experiment with emerging platforms and challenge the status quo
• Build relationships with reporters, producers and editors to facilitate on-brand vertical video opportunities that add context and authority to broadcast packages i.e. the story behind the story
• Demonstrate a keen understanding of news and current affairs, and how they can be communicated and shared
• Own direct relationships with platform partners to fulfil SWM obligations

We are seeking someone with:

• Demonstrated experience managing a team, preferably at national level
• Vast knowledge of, and experience in, content distribution on social platforms
• Understanding of media law and journalistic ethics
• An ability to work effectively under pressure

Why would you want this role?

Seven is leading the way in creating the media company of the future.

Seven is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone belongs. We are Australia’s first media company to achieve the WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality certification and we are proud of our commitment to reconciliation with our Reflect RAP launched in early 2023. At Seven you are celebrated for being yourself, and your contribution will matter.

Don’t just watch Seven – join us and become part of the story.

We look forward to receiving your application.

Recruitment Agencies: The Seven Network does not accept unsolicited agency resumes and will not be responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

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The Seven Network is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Recruitment Agencies: The Seven Network does not accept any unsolicited agency resumes and will not be responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.