Why Join Us?

Southern Cross Austereo (SCA) is Australia’s leading media company, home to LiSTNR, the Triple M & HIT networks, and Australia’s #1 podcast network, reaching 8M+ monthly listeners.

We're shaping the future of Australia’s audio landscape and need passionate, high-performing talent to help us entertain, inform, and inspire—anytime, anywhere.

Join our SCA Sydney team, where your success is at the heart of everything we do!

Reporting to the Head of Commercial Finance, The Commercial Analyst optimises the delivery of SCA’s digital and podcast advertising inventory, focusing on margin protection and revenue maximisation. Working closely with Sales, Ad Operations, and Finance, the role ensures efficient campaign delivery while guiding inventory toward high-margin products and supporting strategies that enhance yield and commercial performance.

What does your day to day look like?

• Track and analyse inventory utilisation across owned and partner products, ensuring strategies support margin optimisation.
• Assist with planning and forecasting against commercial commitments, including minimum guarantees and sold capacity.
• Provide reporting and insights on inventory performance, revenue allocation, and campaign fulfilment to inform strategic decisions.
• Strategically manage under- or over-delivered activity to protect margins and maximise revenue.
• Collaborate with Ad Ops, Sales, and Commercial teams to align inventory availability with booking strategies and priorities.
• Support the development of inventory analysis processes and tools that enhance workflow efficiency and inform broader revenue strategies.

What you’ll need:  

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field. Advanced certifications such as CPA (Certified Public Accountant) or CMA (Certified Management Accountant) can be advantageous.
• Experience in media planning, campaign management, revenue operations, or commercial analysis (ideally within digital or audio).
• High level of proficiency in Excel and data tools (e.g. DOMO, Tableau, Google Sheets).
• Strong attention to detail and confidence working with large sets of commercial data.
• Ability to interpret inventory and margin trends and communicate insights clearly.
• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, and work cross-functionally.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Let us sweeten the deal!

• 9 Day fortnight trial to support your work life balance (Power Up markets)
• Training and development opportunities to help you grow in your career
• Wellbeing Perks – Extra leave for your birthday and volunteering, plus free and discounted concert and footy tickets. Enjoy free coffee and treats in the office!
• Industry-leading Paid Parental Leave – 20 weeks paid leave for the primary carer, with a gender-neutral policy.
• Salary Packaging – Access novated leasing and exclusive discounts on top brands and gyms.
• SCA GIGs – Our internal talent development program helps you cross-skill and grow within SCA.
• Award-winning culture that values your unique self, fosters creativity, and supports your career growth.

Southern Cross Austereo (SCA) is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, inclusion, and fair hiring. We welcome talent from all backgrounds and ensure a workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.

SCA is committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process. If you require any accommodations during your interview, please let us know. We’re happy to support your needs to ensure a fair and comfortable experience. Reach out to careers@sca.com.au for assistance.

Still not convinced? Head to our TikTok, Life@LiSTNR, for a sneak peek into some of the fun we have at SCA!

Keen? Apply now by submitting your resume via our careers page.

Hot tip: Make sure you download and sign up to LiSTNR – you may be asked about your listening experience throughout the interview process!