Audience Editor
Seven West Media is looking for an Audience Editor to oversee the day-to-day operations of its groundbreaking national digital newspaper, thenightly.com.au.
In this senior position you will liaise with newsroom leaders to help devise strategies to drive audience and reader engagement.
About the role:
- Curate the homepage and ensure our digital content is represented in a way that maximises homepage engagement.
- Maximise direct click-through on the homepage through best-practice A/B headline testing.
- Analyse opportunities for content that attracts new audiences using tools such as Google Trends, Google Discover and Google Search Console.
- Identify opportunities for audience growth.
- Coordinate editorial teams by building story lists containing content that attracts new audiences and engages existing ones.
- Identify video-led content opportunities.
- Optimise digital content in line with best-practice SEO.
- Use data and analytics to monitor and report on audience behaviour, further refine content strategy and empower our teams.
- Keep across the latest breaking news locally, nationally and internationally – and move quickly to mobilise the editorial teams for coverage of these stories.
- Help maintain an editorial planner to assist with the proactive planning of major news events.
- Assist in ensuring social media, off-platform and content strategy goals are met.
About you:
- Intimate knowledge of online publishing, social media and digital news.
- A strong understanding of digital audiences across all platforms.
- The ability to manage competing deadlines and work in a fast-paced environment.
- Curious and engaged, with the ability to work alone or collaborate in a team environment.
About Us:
Seven West Media merged with Southern Cross Media Group (ASX: SXL) in January 2026 to create one of Australia’s most prominent media companies, with a market-leading presence across television, audio, publishing and digital.
SXL owns some of Australia’s most renowned media businesses and platforms, including the Seven Network and its affiliate channels 7two, 7mate, 7flix and 7Bravo; 7plus; 7NEWS.com.au; LiSTNR; the Hit and Triple M radio networks; The Nightly; The West Australian; The Sunday Times; and PerthNow.
From trusted news and live sport to unmissable entertainment, we create moments that spark conversation and bring the nation together.
Apply Now:
If you are passionate about storytelling, innovation and making a real impact, we would love to hear from you!
We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences. Please note that unsolicited résumés from recruitment agencies will not be accepted. #TheWestAustralian
