Media industry hiring volume sank back to just below the 12-month average in February 2025 with 342 jobs in Sydney and Melbourne, according to Mercury Talent.
Melbourne had 98 jobs and Sydney 258.
Publishing had the most vacancies at 154, followed by TV/streaming at 67, Events 38, Radio/podcast 35, OOH/retail media 30, DSP/programmatic 17, Search/social: 16.
By job function, sales experience was in most demand with 118 roles, followed by Product/ops at 117, Content 68, Marcoms 38.
Top 10 Employers in Melbourne: REA Group: 7, ARN: 4, Nine: 4, Spawnpoint Media: 4, News Corp Australia: 4, Val Morgan: 3, Southern Cross Austereo: 3, carsales: 3, National Basketball League (NBL): 3, The Walt Disney Company: 3.
Top 10 Employers in Sydney: Nine: 21 - News Corp Australia: 18 - Are Media Pty Ltd: 13 - Seven Network: 12 - TikTok: 12 - Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC): 9- Amazon Ads: 7 - Special Broadcasting Service (SBS) Australia: 7 - Mamamia: 6 - Daily Mail Australia: 6
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