Studio Automation Specialist

Nine is Australia’s largest locally owned media company. Working at Nine, you’ll have access to a unique range of experiences and opportunities, helping drive the success of the country’s most trusted television, radio, digital and publishing brands. 

Our content reaches almost every Australian - meaning what we do has real impact. We bring people together, celebrate the big moments, and capture the everyday ones.

Some of our most beloved brands have been part of Australian life for generations, and others - new on the scene - have already found their place firmly in our lives. We’re evolving and we need people like you to bring new ideas, innovate and make your mark.

Join Nine's Broadcast Operations as a Studio Automation Specialist and play an instrumental role within our team, supporting our country-wide network of studio automated control rooms.

In this position, you will work directly on a growing array of live and pre-recorded programs across multiple platforms, including flagship brands like 9News, A Current Affair, Today, Wide World of Sport, and Stan Sport.

Alongside a comprehensive understanding of TV production and broadcast technologies, this role demands 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 Nine's productions consistently meet the highest standards that our audiences expect.

Day to day you will:

• 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

What you’ll bring:

• 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

Desirable, but not essential:

• Experience in Viz Mosart show design, show building and/or template editing
• Experience with newsroom and editorial production workflows and systems such as ENPS, Viz Pilot or Viz Pilot Edge
• Experience with creative, productivity & collaboration tools such as Adobe Suite, Slack, Google Suite and Atlassian
• A genuine interest in and familiarity with Nine’s flagship television productions, brands, and on-air talent

How we work

This fulltime position requires adaptability, including shift works and occasional travel, although we welcome discussing your flexibility needs during the hiring process - just ask the Talent Acquisition team.

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.

More info at Nine Careers.

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.