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ABOUT NOVA: NOVA Entertainment is Australias fastest growing audio entertainment business, creating experiences loved and shared by audiences. NOVA Entertainment owns and operates the Nova Network, the most listened to metro network in Australia, which includes Nova 96.9 Sydney, Nova 100 Melbourne, Nova 106.9 Brisbane, Nova 919 Adelaide and Nova 93.7 Perth, in addition to Australias premium intimate live music brand, Novas Red Room. NOVA Entertainment also owns and operates Australias feel-good station, Smooth FM in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth, the talk station FIVEAA in Adelaide, Star 104.5 on the NSW Central Coast and the DAB stations - Smooth Relax, Smooth 80s, Smooth Vintage, Nova Throwbacks, Nova 90s, Nova Nation, and Coles Radio. Our values are integral to who we are. We believe in creating and working in an environment that supports Unwavering Unity, Relentless Curiosity and Radical Empathy. THE ROLE: As the Talent Partnerships Lead, you will be responsible for developing and delivering talent-led strategic media solutions, acting as the central contact for NOVA Entertainments key commercial talent. You will build strong relationships and create collateral to support best practices, processes, and reporting, while negotiating and developing impactful talent inclusions for CREATE Campaigns. Additionally, youll play a key role in building strategies that drive commercial opportunities through talent integration. Reporting to the Head of Talent Partnerships, this senior role requires confident communication and collaboration across a variety of stakeholders. Youll manage timelines, set expectations, and ensure smooth execution under pressure, using your strong skills in communication, negotiation, time management, and project oversight to deliver results. What you will be doing and what skills you may have: Core to this role is the ability to strategically commercialise NE broadcast talent, leveraging their influence to maximise commercial outcomes. In summary: Pre-Sale: Helping unlock revenue alongside reactive brief response Post Sale: Ensuring talent components of campaigns are managed to successful outcomes Tracking & Reporting: Ensure accurate tracking of talent activity and provide data-driven insights and strategic guidance to corporate and commercial stakeholders. Proactive Talent Strategies Develop and support initiatives that drive revenue through talent integration, while educating stakeholders on talent-led commercial opportunities. Talent Tracking & Admin: Manage internal stakeholders (Sales, CREATE, Programming, Airtime, Finance) and external relationships with talent and their managers; provide operational support during contract negotiations. Track talent exclusivity and commercial activity, deliver end-to-end reporting (including Finance and Airtime reconciliations), and uncover opportunities through data-led insights. Talent Request Management: Manage incoming talent briefs, approvals, and quotes with clear communication to talent and their managers; advise on exclusivity, pricing, and availability. Oversee all talent requests to ensure timely responses, support commercial negotiations, and maintain accurate records of all pending activity. Talent Campaign Management Coordinate communication and approvals for sold campaigns with internal teams and external stakeholders, managing talent availability and related scheduling. Maintain accurate records of talent activity, oversee payments through Finance, and liaise with Programming regarding talent availability and holidays. To be successful in this role you will have: 6 years experience related knowledge and or experience 6 years experience in campaign strategy or project management Advanced in MS office suite Exceptional attention to detail, organizational and time management skills. To support & reward your success in this role we will offer the successful candidate: A high-performance culture where you will work amongst a team that prides itself on being engaged, dynamic and able to leap over any obstacle put before it Exclusive early bird access to the biggest events & concerts across Australia Additional leave days: Anniversary & Loyalty leave, Give back Leave, Mental Wellbeing days Access to Learning and Development programs & internal opportunities Access to health and wellbeing initiatives (Novas Life & Employee Assistance Program, mental health training programs) Amazing employee benefits from a huge variety of partners nationally (we dont want to boast, but it is a lot) Frequent staff lunches & survey celebrations (2025 is already shaping up to be a BIG year with some BIG wins) This is a Fixed Term, full-time, on-site position located in our Sydney studios. Our teams are dynamic, engaged and highly collaborative and being on-site will ensure your personal and professional career development. Depending on the needs of the business we welcome the opportunity to explore flexible work options where appropriate. Nova Entertainment Diversity & Inclusion Commitment: The Aim: Promote a diverse workforce that invites people of all backgrounds to work and grow with us in their own unique way. How we do it: Providing a work environment that embraces and values Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion - we have an active and ACRA Award-Winning D&I Committee that is passionate about ensuring Nova Entertainment supports and welcomes people from all abilities and all walks of life. This extends to our community work and sustainable charity initiatives. Supporting candidates that may have diverse needs by providing reasonable adjustments ensuring each candidate can put their best efforts into their application. By being allies of the LGBTIQA community and members of the Welcome Here initiative Best utilising our membership and guidance of the Diversity Council of Australia @welcomehereproject FollowTheRainbow ACONWelcomeHere Whats next? PLEASE ATTACH YOUR RESUME AND A COVER LETTER STATING WHY YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THIS OPPORTUNITY Successful applicants will be contacted within 5-10 working days. Our interview process will involve a telephone interview initially followed by up to 2 face-to-face interviews that may involve a panel and a prepared presentation Police Checks may be required. Please reach out during the application process if you think you may require any considerations for the recruitment process. Respectfully, No Agencies