Job description

Posted Tuesday, 7 April 2026, 9:00 am

Why Join Us?

Southern Cross Austereo (SCA) is Australia’s leading media company, home of the iconic Triple M & HIT networks , and Australia’s #1 podcast network, LiSTNR . 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.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. As the media landscape continues to evolve, our Research & Insights team plays a critical role in shaping smarter strategy, deeper audience understanding, and stronger commercial outcomes across the organisation.

About the Team & Office

Based in our Brisbane office , the Research & Insights team partners closely with Sales, Commercial, Content and Leadership teams nationally. This role is a 12-15 month contract position.

This is a highly collaborative, insight‑driven group who are passionate about understanding audiences, uncovering consumer behaviour, and translating data into meaningful, real‑world impact for both clients and the broader business.

A day in the life?

As a Research & Insights Specialist , you’ll be a trusted expert within SCA working on complex research projects, uncovering audience insights, and helping teams make confident, evidence‑based decisions.

You’ll work with senior stakeholders and play a key role in supporting revenue growth through insight‑led storytelling and strategic analysis.

In this role, you will :

- Lead end‑to‑end research projects, including brand lift, creative testing, perceptual and tracking studies.
- Analyse radio,



TV and industry data to interpret audience behaviour and consumer trends.
- Deliver explicit, visually compelling research presentations that translate data into actionable insights.
- Partner closely with Sales and Commercial teams to support client strategy and market opportunity development.

What You’ll Need :

- 5+ years’ experience in media, agency or market research environments.
- A degree in Marketing, Communications, Media or a related discipline .
- Advanced experience with Nielsen, Roy Morgan, Sparq and other research tools.
- Strong analytical capability with a proven ability to turn data into commercially relevant insights .
- Excellent communication skills and confidence presenting to senior stakeholders and clients .

Let us sweeten the deal!

- Flexible working options to help balance work and life.
- SCA GIGs - our internal development program supporting career growth and cross‑skilling.
- Wellbeing Perks - birthday leave, volunteer leave, plus free and discounted concert and footy tickets.
- Salary Packaging - access novated leasing and exclusive discounts on gyms and major brands.
- 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._

Keen? 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!

Job details

- Job family
- Sales - SCA iQ & Sales Research
- Pay type
- **Salary

📌 Research & Insights Specialist (Brisbane)
🏢 Southern Cross Austereo
📍 Brisbane