Studio Automation Expert

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled Studio Automation Specialist to join our team. As a key member of our Broadcast Operations department, you will play an instrumental role in supporting our country-wide network of studio automated control rooms.

Your primary responsibility will be to work directly on live and pre-recorded programs across multiple platforms, including flagship brands like 9News, A Current Affair, Today, Wide World of Sport, and Stan Sport.

You will need to have a comprehensive understanding of TV production and broadcast technologies, as well as excellent communication skills for effective collaboration with key stakeholders across our editorial, technology, and operations teams.

At the heart of this role, you will play a vital part in maintaining broadcast continuity and ensuring our productions consistently meet the highest standards that our audiences expect.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work alongside the Studio Automation Supervisor to plan, build, update and implement technology and workflow changes for automated productions, control rooms and studios">
• Technically and operationally support Nine's Mosart-driven studio automation control rooms and their productions across the country">
• Manage broadcast-related incidents, perform high-pressure technical problem solving and enact disaster recovery procedures to ensure broadcast continuity">
• Act as a key technical partner for our editorial and creative teams, translating ambitious concepts into on-air reality by designing results-driven workflows and collaborating with all necessary internal and external stakeholders">
• Spearhead critical broadcast projects, while prioritising system integrity and uninterrupted live programming">
• Demonstrate a proactive interest in emerging broadcast technologies and industry trends, assessing their potential impact, identifying opportunities, and providing recommendations">
• Act as a role model and mentor for automation operators, providing training, fostering a positive and collaborative culture, and driving the creation of a shared knowledge base through clear documentation">
• This dynamic role requires flexibility, including shift work, on-call availability, occasional travel for projects and the ability to operate on productions as required

Qualifications

What we're looking for:

• Expertise in live television production, with comprehensive knowledge of production roles, broadcast systems, and integrated workflows across the newsroom, control room, and studio floor">
• Strong aptitude for learning the operational and technical functions of various broadcast devices such as vision switchers, audio mixers, graphics playout, lighting and robotic camera systems">
• Ability to thrive and stay calm under pressure, working independently or as part of a team">
• Demonstrate meticulous attention to detail, alongside exceptional communication, interpersonal, and documentation skills

Benefits

We offer a range of benefits to support your career and wellbeing, including:

• 18 weeks paid parental leave with no distinction between primary and secondary carers">
• Access to 'Employee Exclusives' program - a way of getting closer to our incredible brands, offering unique experiences, behind-the-scenes access, and awesome perks">
• Digital newspaper subscription to our mastheads">
• Annual gift voucher for Stan subscription

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

We are committed to creating a safe, respectful and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from diverse candidates and encourage people of all ages, genders, nationalities, backgrounds and cultures to apply.

Please note that you must already have the right to lawfully work and live in Australia to apply for this role.