Music Scheduler and Programming Assistant

About NovaNOVA Entertainment is one of Australia’s leading entertainment companies with a strong portfolio of brands across broadcast and on-demand audio, including Nova, Smooth and the Nova Entertainment Podcast Network. Nova Entertainment have the ambition to create and share great experiences for our people, our audience, and our partners, and it’s our love of audio that drives everything we do.

Our values are integral to who we are. We believe in creating and working in an environment that supports Unwavering Unity, Relentless Curiosity and Radical Empathy

Time to get excited about this amazing opportunity!

We have an exciting opportunity and rare opportunity for a music guru to join NOVA Entertainment. We are seeking a Music Scheduler/Programming Assistant to assist us in the successful implementation of retail radio for NOVA Entertainment. This role is responsible for overseeing the music scheduling for your allocated station and will include retail and NOVA stations. This is a 3 year contract for a full-time employee.

Your day to day will include tasks such as

• selecting and scheduling music on G Selector,
• maintaining relationships with record labels and artists,
• staying updated on music trends and
• ensuring that the station complies with music licensing regulations
• Scheduling of music content across relevant stations using systems
• Managing the daily network scheduling of music in line with station brand values
• Assisting in forward planning music features and seasonal music clocks and schedules in conjunction with the Head of Music – Nova Network and Group Programming Director – Nova Network.
• Assisting local and group programming in strategy and operations.
• Working collaboratively with key stakeholders (Programming, Commercial and CREATE departments) including clients and record companies.

Your guiding principle will be to ensure your actions and activities meet the programming strategy and are aligned to the relevant brand identity of the station. In addition, your role will support the Head of Music with building stations and the music strategy.

This role reports directly to the Head of Music – NOVA Network and is a central liaison point between our internal departments Programming, Audience Engagement and Commercial Partnerships.

Our ideal candidate will be resourceful, creative, innovative, able to work independently and as part of our wider team. If you LOVE music, have a passion for radio and want to be a part of an exciting journey with retail radio, we want to hear from you!

Experience and Qualifications

·       2 years' experience working in a similar role within the Radio/Broadcast Media Industry, with sound music knowledge (preferrable). This is not a senior role.

·       Sound knowledge of production techniques, systems & high-end studio equipment including Zetta and G-Selector.

·       Strong attention to detail and time management skills is a crucial requirement for this role.

·       Ability to work under pressure and be solutions focused is vital to this role.                                                   

Why you will love working at NOVA:

·       GENUINE workplace flexibility (hybrid working model) to support a work-life balance

·       Additional leave days: Anniversary & Loyalty leave, Give back Leave, Mental Wellbeing days.

·       Access to Learning and Development programs & internal opportunities

·       Access to health and wellbeing initiatives (Nova’s Life+ & Employee Assistance Program, mental health training programs)

·       Amazing employee benefits from a huge variety of partners nationally (we don’t want to boast, but it is a lot).

·       Frequent staff lunches & survey celebrations.

·       Generous Parental Leave Scheme

·       ACCESS TO THE BEST GIGS IN TOWN

Nova Entertainment Diversity & Inclusion Commitment:

The Aim: Promote a diverse workforce that invites people of all backgrounds to work and grow with us in their own unique way.How we do it:

·       Providing a work environment that embraces and values Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

·       Supporting candidates that may have diverse needs by providing reasonable adjustments ensuring each candidate can put their best efforts into their application.

·       By being allies of the LGBTIQA+ community and members of the Welcome Here initiative 

·       By utilising our membership and guidance of the Diversity Council of Australia@welcomehereproject #FollowTheRainbow  #ACONWelcomeHere

What’s next?

·       Only successful applicants will be contacted.

·       Our interview process will involve a telephone interview initially followed by up to 2 face-to-face interviews.

·       No Agencies 

Please reach out during the application process if you think you may require any considerations for the recruitment process.