Talent Executive

What's the role?

We are seeking a Talent Executive to join our Commercial Content Production team. This is a commercial and creative support role focused on content production and is not a HR position. In this position, you will assist the Head of Talent execute innovative, scalable talent solutions and drive talent inclusion initiatives across the commercial team and the broader NCA business.

Reporting to the Head of Talent, you will collaborate closely with our commercial creative team, internal stakeholders, and external agencies. You will help deliver  talent solutions for our commercial campaigns that are creative, cost-effective, and fully aligned with our business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Head of Talent to cast talent that aligns with cross departmental stakeholder and client requirements for pre-sales and booked campaigns.
• Draft initial contracts for Head of Talent approval to ensure a clear outline of deliverables and usage rights for all advertising and commercial content across News Australia and external platforms.
• Ensure all talent and agency onboarding, payments and budget accountability are processed smoothly and accurately
• Stay on top of industry shifts and innovation by actively tracking talent agency movements, contact information, represented talent, creator platforms  and emerging market trends to ensure our campaigns and strategy remain highly competitive. 
• Attend offsite meetings and video shoots as required
• Help prepare decks and case studies for external and internal presentations. 
• Continually build, organise, and update internal and external talent and creator lists across key business pillars utilising Ai technology and internal research models
• Support the Head of Talent in using AI technology and insights to discover new talent and optimise effective Talent Tools for the business.
• Track competitive data and talent driven campaigns for internal presentations and industry knowledge.
• Assist in reporting across all talent-driven campaigns to help track performance and competitive industry trends regularly

Who are you?

• 3 years  minimum experience in Entertainment, Talent Management,  Agency or Production
• A basic entry level understanding of  contracts across omni-channel commercial content and social media campaigns.
• Understanding of the digital space and creator economy along with basic digital production knowledge.
• Have a general knowledge of the Australian media/entertainment landscape, brand and media agencies, producers, and creator platforms.
• Strong administrative and organisational skills with a baseline understanding of talent processes.
• Ability to confidently work with external and internal stakeholders including agents.  internal producers, the creative team, sales, legal and finance.
• Understanding of Ai driven platforms and applications and willingness to learn

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 leading media company. For over a century, News Corp Australia has been an integral part of Australian life, delivering the news and information Australians rely on daily. Telling the stories that matter drives every piece of journalism, campaign, project, and innovation.

With over 150 brands spanning news, sport, and lifestyle, we connect with 18 million Australians monthly - a testament to the trust we've built over generations. From text-based content to dynamic video, personalised apps, fantasy games, podcasts, and events, we continue to evolve to meet the changing needs of our audiences.

Our purpose inspires us, and our five values guide how we achieve it:

MAKE A DIFFERENCE - We are driven to create a positive, measurable impact.
BE PRINCIPLED - We uphold integrity, acting with honesty and purpose.
GET IT DONE - We are accountable for delivering high-quality outcomes.
PUSH BOUNDARIES - We are courageous, bold, and forward-thinking.
WORK AS A TEAM - We are one team, with many voices and diverse strengths. We are committed to telling the stories that matter, delivering value across every medium, moment, and minute Australians choose to spend with us.

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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