Assistant Producer

Overview

NOVA Entertainment is Australia’s 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 Australia’s premium intimate live music brand, Nova’s Red Room.

NOVA Entertainment also owns and operates Australia’s 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.

What We’re Looking For

- Do you love making radio and wake up (early) every morning excited to create something that connects with our listeners?
- Are you super organised, some might even say pedantic, with a high level of attention to detail?
- Do you want to be part of a collaborative team where you contribution to everything from content to bringing big ideas to life will be valued?
- Do you love creating adventures, starting with the seed of an idea and growing it into something special?

The Role

We’ve got an exciting opportunity for a passionate and organised Assistant Producer to join the Nathan, Nat & Shaun breakfast team at Nova 937 Perth.

Nathan, Nat & Shaun are on air from 6am–9am weekdays, bringing Perth the perfect mix of laughs, news, and local moments - and we’re looking for someone who loves radio and wants to help make great content happen every day.

*Please note the commencement date for this role is 19January 2026*

What you will be doing and what skills you may have

You’ll work closely with the Executive Producer and wider show team to keep the show running smoothly, on and off the air.

Every morning is different, but you’ll be across tasks like:

- Preparing daily prep sheets and rundowns
- Managing studio phones and listener calls
- Researching guests, topics, and talking points
- Coordinating guest arrivals, interviews, and OBs
- Writing summaries and notes for podcasts and socials
- Supporting the team during live broadcasts and stunts
- Helping develop and deliver key show segments and story arcs

What We’re Looking For

You might already have some radio or media experience — or you’re just passionate about jumping in and learning fast. Either way, you’ll bring:

- Strong organisation and time-management skills
- Sharp attention to detail (because timing is everything in live radio)
- A love of pop culture, music, and what’s happening in Perth
- A collaborative attitude - you’ll thrive in a fun, high-energy team
- Confidence around studio equipment, or a willingness to learn quickly

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 (Nova’s Life+ & Employee Assistance Program, mental health training programs)

· Amazing employee benefits from a huge variety of partners nationally (we don’t 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)

· Office based just west of the heart of Perth

Work Location & Schedule

This is a part-time, on-site position located in our Perth 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.

Diversity & Inclusion Commitment

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

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What’s 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.

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