What’s the role?

The AI Innovation Lead plays a crucial role in driving AI innovation across News Corp Australia, focusing both on enhancing audience experiences and improving internal efficiencies. Reporting to the General Manager, AI & Personalisation, this role is responsible for identifying emerging AI trends, leading proof-of-concept projects, and fostering a culture of innovation. This includes exploring and developing cutting-edge AI solutions that transform how our audiences engage with our content and how we operate as an organisation.

Innovation Project Leadership: Spearheading the ideation, development, and execution of AI proof-of-concept projects. These projects will span two key areas:

Audience-Facing Innovation: Develop AI-powered features and experiences to personalise content delivery, enhance user engagement, and create innovative storytelling formats. Examples include AI-driven content recommendations, personalised news feeds, and interactive content experiences.

Internal Efficiency Innovation: Explore and develop AI solutions to optimise internal processes, automate tasks, and drive efficiencies across various departments. Examples include automating content tagging, streamlining workflows, and optimising content distribution.
 

AI Trend Scouting & Analysis: Continuously monitor and analyse advancements in AI, machine learning, and related fields, identifying emerging trends with the potential to revolutionise both audience-facing products and internal operations. This involves staying abreast of developments in areas like natural language processing, computer vision, and recommendation systems.

Research & Development: Conduct research and experimentation to evaluate the feasibility and potential impact of new AI technologies, both for audience-facing products and internal applications. Develop prototypes and MVPs to demonstrate the value of innovative solutions.

Collaboration & Knowledge Sharing: Foster a culture of AI innovation within News Corp Australia, bridging the gap between technical teams and business stakeholders. Share knowledge and insights with colleagues through presentations, workshops, and training, emphasising the potential of AI to transform both audience experiences and internal operations.

Strategic Recommendations: Provide strategic recommendations to the General Manager, AI & Personalisation, on adopting and implementing promising AI technologies. Develop compelling business cases and roadmaps for AI innovation initiatives, outlining the potential benefits for both audiences and the organisation.

Who are you?

Deep understanding of AI and machine learning principles, algorithms, and techniques, with a focus on media and related industries.

Proven experience leading innovation projects and delivering successful AI solutions in both customer-facing and internal contexts.

Strong research and analytical skills, with the ability to evaluate and interpret complex data related to audience behaviour and operational efficiency.

Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, able to convey complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively within cross-functional teams, fostering innovation and collaboration.

Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, or a related field.

7+ years of experience in AI research, development, or innovation, with a track record of delivering business value and measurable impact.

News Benefits

News Benefits is our way of saying thank you to our people for their valued contribution to News, our audiences, clients and communities. Thanking them for the great things they do daily, for the greater good of Australia. Our benefits include:

Exclusively ours - Access to publications and products from across the News Corp familyHealth & 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.Helping you grow - Development opportunities (including diversity and inclusion - focused education series) and recognitionFinancial wellbeing - Support on making the most of your moneyPerks & discounts - Exclusive offers across a range of products and servicesGiving back - Make a difference to our communities.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?

News Corp Australia is evolving in response to the expectations and challenges of the digital world in which we now live. We have an amazing opportunity to reinvent our industry and redefine the future of media in Australia. We are passionate about what we do and are proud of our heritage of world-class journalism and entrepreneurial spirit. Our environment is supportive and friendly, we encourage innovation, collaboration and creative thinking. If you thrive on being challenged and enjoy working in a fast-paced stimulating environment, come and join us on this incredible journey.

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 We know that diversity strengthens our teams and newsrooms as we seek to tell stories that represent the diverse communities of Australia that we serve. Our people make us unique and we all have a story. We encourage people of all ages, backgrounds, races, cultures, religions, sexual orientations, abilities and gender identities to apply. Inclusion is important to us and we want everyone at News to bring their whole-selves to work. If you require any accommodations or adjustments throughout the recruitment process, or would like to outline which pronouns you prefer, please feel free to let us know.

If you require any accommodations or adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please feel free to let us know. For more information regarding Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at NewsCorp Australia please visit www.newscorpaustralia.com/careers under the DEI section.

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