What's the role?

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Product Manager to join our dynamic digital product team on a 6 month contract and work with some of the most well-known media brands across Australia. Our focus is on the media landscape and creating world-class products for our news audience. 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 GM of Product - State & Communities, this role is designed to support the execution and delivery of the product roadmap for our State & Communities brands, including The Daily Telegraph, The Herald Sun, The Courier Mail & The Adelaide Advertiser, alongside our regional publications.

Responsibilities

• Assist in executing digital product roadmaps for consumer-focused products across our State & Communities brands.
• Support the prioritisation, gathering, and validation of product requirements, working closely with business stakeholders and staying updated on consumer and competitor trends.
• Work alongside senior team members and use data and insights to support product decisions that aim to attract new digital audiences, enhance subscriber engagement, and uncover subscription growth opportunities.
• Help manage the successful delivery and optimisation of our State & Communities websites and apps to provide an excellent user experience, increase engagement, and ensure functionality.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather input on business challenges and offer product solutions.
• Assist in maintaining product roadmaps and ensure transparency around priorities and product direction.
• Use data-driven insights to help guide product decisions and align the business on priorities.
• Be part of a supportive, collaborative team, sharing ideas and insights to achieve the best outcomes for consumers and the business.

Who are you?

• You have demonstrated experience in digital product management and supporting product roadmaps.
• You’re familiar with agile methodologies or eager to develop your skills in an agile environment.
• You excel at building strong relationships and collaborating with teams across the business.
• You’re comfortable balancing strategic planning with hands-on execution, working alongside UX, design, and engineering teams.
• You’re data-driven, able to analyze and derive insights from data to guide product decisions.
• User experiences are important to you and enjoy iterating on products to meet audience needs.
• You’re adaptable, able to navigate shifting priorities while maintaining focus on delivering impactful results.

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?

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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