Panel Operator

Company Description

Nine is Australia’s largest locally owned media company - the home of Australia’s most trusted and loved brands spanning News, Sport, Lifestyle, and Entertainment. We pride ourselves on creating the best content, accessed by consumers when and how they want - across Publishing, Broadcasting and Digital.

Our Purpose: We shape culture by sparking conversations, challenging perspectives, and entertaining our communities.

We bring people together by celebrating the big occasions and connecting the everyday moments. Australia belongs here. We bring our purpose to life via three shared values: We walk the talk, turn over every stone and keep it human.

**Job Description**:
The 2GB Panel Operator, reporting to the 2GB Audio Production Manager, is responsible for overseeing the operation of the Broadcast Studio during Live Broadcasts and/or pre-recorded content. The 2GB Panel Operator is also responsible for ensuring that all material is broadcast when scheduled and that the audio quality is of the highest level at all times.

Day to day you will:

- Keeping announcers and producers informed of the show's progress;
- Keeping the show on time, and timing out to news and other programming elements;
- Playing music, pre-recorded interviews, commercials and other programming elements at appropriate times;
- Operating the on-air telephone system and station playout system;
- Coordinating and inserting elements such as traffic reports, sporting updates and live reads;
- Ensuring that all audio levels and audio quality are acceptable;
- Recording and editing audio before, during, and after live broadcasts as required;
- Ensuring that the studio equipment and environment is kept clean, and that any faults are reported to Technical staff;
- Ensuring that all commercial material is played as logged, and that any material not Broadcast is reported to the Traffic Department;
- Liaise with internal and external stakeholders.

**Qualifications**:

- Knowledge of on-air techniques/procedures, protocols, and standards.
- Experience with the Zetta playout system.
- Experience with PhoneBox.
- Experience with Newsboss, Adobe Audition, and/or other Audio Editing software.
- Understanding of digital audio broadcast mixers and equipment.
- A solid understanding of the Commercial Radio Codes of Practice.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
- Reliable, hardworking and can work well under pressure.
- Ability to work a variety of hours, 7 days a week.

Additional Information
**Life at Nine**:
Nine is a people business. Being part of the team means you’ll be in a culture that promotes creativity and innovation, diversity and inclusion, is open to feedback, rewards impact and ensures everyone is heard. Importantly, you'll receive the following:

- Career development and quality training
- Up to 16 weeks paid primary carer’s parental leave
- Discounts on lifestyle, entertainment, and leisure memberships, including health insurance, dental and gym
- Discounts on products and services with corporate partners

**Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion**:
**Disclaimer**:We do not accept unsolicited agency resumes and are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

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