Master Control Operator

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.

The Network Control department primarily assists the studios and other departments with coordination and technical supervision of television and related data signal transmissions.

In this role, you will report to the Master Control Supervisor and your daily responsibilities will include:

• Service the Network Control and signal needs of internal and external productions, studios and outside broadcasts
• Support large scale events and breaking news
• Assist in the smooth day to day operation of the Network Control Room
• Work equipment requiring complex routing and signal flow operations
• Setup and operate various broadcast equipment
• Effectively run the network control room and completion of all bookings
• Assist in maintaining the continuity and quality of Nines transmission

This role works in a rotational shift-based team environment. This includes regular weekends, nights and public holidays

What we would like to see on your resume:

• Proven experience as a Master Control Operator or equivalent role
• Knowledge of television transmission principles, formats and workflows
• Knowledge of precision instruments to measure vision and audio parameters
• Ability to work under the pressure of a “live”, dynamically changing environment.
• Computer literacy
• Technical adaptability
• Knowledge of production procedures, terminology, and equipment operation

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.