Broadcast Engineer / Panel Operator - 6Pr

Nine is a leading multi-platform media network, engaging audiences, including across our Radio Business which is home to Perth’s only commercial news talk station - 6PR. You can be part of the team that Perth turns to for breaking news, opinions and information on what’s happening locally, nationally and around the globe. 6PR is home to some of WA’s highest profile personalities: Steve Mills, Karl Langdon, Gary Adshead, Julie-anne Sprague, Oliver Peterson and more! You will truly be working with and learning from the top radio talent in the industry. 

If Perth is talking about it, we’re talking about it – and that’s why you don’t want to miss this great opportunity to work at 6PR! 

We are looking for a casual Broadcast Engineer/ Panel Operator, reporting to the 6PR Engineering Manager. This role is responsible for helping oversee the operation of the station from an IT and engineering perspective, with focus on our Broadcast Studios. The role also lends itself to putting live programs to air, managing time and commercial commitments within shows, liaising with presenters and producers.

Day to day will include but won’t be limited to: 

• Providing technical support for broadcast systems promptly.
• Managing incidents using service delivery ticketing systems.
• Assisting other broadcast technology teams as directed.
• Keeping announcers and producers informed of show progress and timing.
• Playing music, interviews, commercials, and other elements at appropriate times.
• Coordinating and inserting traffic reports, sporting updates, and live reads.
• Ensuring acceptable audio levels and quality.
• Recording and editing audio as required.
• Maintaining studio cleanliness and reporting equipment faults.
• Ensuring accurate commercial material playback and reporting discrepancies.

What we would like to see on your resume: 

• Experience with IT networking and audio over IP systems.
• Experience with radio broadcast systems and troubleshooting. i.e. Radio telephone systems, radio playout systems, radio on-air audio systems, audio distribution using codecs
• Good understanding and experience in radio outside broadcast systems and implementation.
• Good understanding of audio engineering principles and techniques.
• Understanding of electronics theory and repairs.
• Coding experience.
• Familiarity with Zetta and/or PhoneBox
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Qualification in a related technical discipline or equivalent practical experience.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:

At Nine, we are committed to fostering a workforce that embraces all aspects of diversity and inclusion and where practices are equitable to ensure our people experience a sense of belonging. From day one, you'll be encouraged to bring your whole self to work and will be supported to perform at your best. Should you require any adjustments to the recruitment process in order to equitably participate, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application.

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, and of all ages, nationalities, backgrounds and cultures.

Disclaimer: We do not accept unsolicited agency resumes and are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.