9Now Programming Manager

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.

Nine’s assets include the 9Network, major mastheads such as The Sydney Morning Herald, The Age and The Australian Financial Review, radio stations 2GB, 3AW, 4BC and 6PR, digital properties such as nine.com.au, 9Now, 9Honey, Pedestrian.TV, Drive, subscription video platform Stan and a majority investment in Domain Group.

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.

9Now, at the heart of Nine’s values, sparks conversations and entertains Australians with live and on-demand access to their favourite programs—anytime, anywhere. The 9Now Programming and Operations team drives the content behind this powerful platform.

Join us as a 9Now Programming Manager in a contract role, where you’ll lead and mentor a dynamic team to deliver content strategies across BVOD, AVOD, and FAST—boosting audience engagement and commercial outcomes for some of Australia’s most iconic brands.

You'll shape the editorial vision, strategically position content, and help define the future of streaming in Australia. 

Day to day you will:

• Lead and mentor the 9Now Programming team to deliver compelling FAST channel schedules aligned with content strategy and audience targets.
• Own the content strategy for FAST channels, including partner relationships and programming decisions.
• Drive VOD content planning to boost engagement, reach, and commercial performance.
• Work with Acquisitions to ensure all rights and contractual obligations are met.
• Collaborate with teams across Nine to maximise use of the content catalogue.
• Coordinate with Linear Programming to manage BVOD windows and platform promotion.
• Guide Marketing, Sales, Publicity, and Creative teams to support platform and FAST success.
• Assess content for platform fit and compliance with Broadcast Standards.

What you’ll bring: 

• Programming or content planning experience in television.
• Strong knowledge of audience and revenue drivers across multiple genres in the Australian market.
• Strategic thinker with creative flair, highly motivated and able to work independently.
• Excellent communicator with confident presentation skills across internal and external stakeholders.
• Comfortable in fast-paced, high-pressure environments and managing multiple priorities.
• Strong analytical and data interpretation skills to inform programming decisions.
• High attention to detail, well organised, and strong editorial judgement.
• Collaborative, adaptable, and easy to work with across teams, time zones, and changing priorities.
• Familiar with Google Suite (Gmail, Sheets, MyDrive) is beneficial
• High attention to detail, well-organised, and skilled in time management and prioritisation.

This is a contract role, running through to March, 2026

Our employee benefits include:

• 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 

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:

We're committed to a safe, respectful and inclusive Nine. From day one, you'll be encouraged to bring your whole self to work and will be supported to perform at your best.

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, and of all ages, genders, nationalities, backgrounds and cultures as we recognise the importance and value of diverse perspectives. Should you require any adjustments to the recruitment process, please advise us when you apply.

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

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