AddressNOVA Entertainment is Australia’s fastest growing audio entertainment business, creating experiences loved and shared by audiences. NOVA Entertainment owns and operates the Nova Network, the most listened to metro network in Australia, which includes Smooth FM, Nova 96.9 Sydney, Nova 100 Melbourne, Nova 106.9 Brisbane, Nova 93.7 Perth and Nova 919 Adelaide, in addition to Australia’s premium intimate live music brand, Nova’s Red Room.
The company’s broadcast offering is complemented by a range of on-demand assets across digital, social, mobile, including the NOVA Entertainment Podcast Network, which brings together the largest stable of accessible talent in the country to create a suite of quality podcast content that connects audiences and brands.
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
We have an amazing opportunity for you!
We’re looking for a full time Sydney-based digital and video guru who lives and breathes all things entertainment and has their pulse on what is happening in social video. You are a passionate content creator with previous experience in the fast-paced world of digital and this role represents an opportunity for you to work in a Broadcast Media Podcasting Powerhouse with a team that is passionate about creating and promoting original podcasting content.
The keys to your success in this role will be because you:
• Have a deep understanding of audiences and what makes a shareable and engaging video
• Know how to optimise video for different media platforms.
• Have the uncanny knack for coming up with those winning digital ideas that break the internet
• Can develop and own video strategy for the department.
This role demands a high-energy, professional, bursting with talent. Based in our Sydney office, you’ll be working with a dynamic team of like-minded individuals who innovate on a daily basis.
Why we want to meet you!
• You are a strong short-form story-teller, full of creative ideas with the ability to shoot original footage including interviews, as well as identify, source and edit shareable video quickly.
• You have experience in and be responsible for the ideation, production and execution of video and digital content for our original podcasts.
• You have experience in being able to pitch new concepts and ways of working to ensure we are an industry leader that is constantly evolving.
• You are a passionate Video Producer that has the capability to continually deliver market winning content as well as mentor junior members of the team on how to deliver these same results. Whilst this role doesn’t have any direct reports, you will inspire and motivate those around you.
• You can lead the podcast video strategy by proactively looking for opportunities to improve and communicate these to the team; taking a lead in ensuring these are implemented. You’re a motivated video leader who sets the tone for a project with talent and can communicate effectively with people at all levels of the business.
• You have the experience to lead all video shoots including briefing and prepping talent, directing talent and coming up with a shoot plan for the day.
• You have experience in overseeing all video output and workflow to ensure that deadlines are being met; and working with managing producers to overcome any issues.
• You have experience dealing with a wide range of talent including high level talent and giving constructive criticism and feedback.
WHO YOU ARE
To be successful in this role, ideally, you’ll have:
• 3 years’ experience producing video content (with an incredible showreel to demonstrate it)
• Digital experience within TV, podcasting, radio or a similar media environment
• Experience in promoting other forms of content (such as podcasts) using video
• Experience using a variety of digital cameras, lighting and camera accessories and audio recording equipment
• Advanced experience with Premiere Pro, After Effects and Photoshop
• Demonstrated usage of analytics platforms
Why working at Nova Entertainment is the perfect next step for you personally and professionally
• Genuinely collaborative teams across the business – we are in more often than we are not, and this means we are able to engage across all teams across all functions in meaningful and insightful ways (our pre- pay day lunches are quite the social event!)
• Additional leave days: Anniversary & Loyalty leave, Give back Leave, Mental Wellbeing days
• Access to Learning and Development programs & internal opportunities such as LinkedIn Learning, Internal Mentoring Programs etc
• Access to health and wellbeing initiatives (Nova’s Life+ & Employee Assistance Program, mental health training programs, discounted products and services with selected valued partners)
• Frequent staff lunches, survey celebrations & an in-house bar!
• Paid Parental Leave that is for ALL parents (if applicable)
• Access to the best gigs in town!
• Plus, a whole lot more!
HOT TIP - you will be asked about our audio products and what you love about NOVA so make sure you log in to the Nova Player
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
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What’s next?
• To apply, please submit your cv with a link to your video portfolio. Cover letters are optional (but amazing and we love to know why you think this is the perfect next step for you)
• If you are successful to secure an interview, we will be in touch within 5-10 working days
• Our interview process will involve a telephone interview initially followed by up to 2 face-to-face interviews and a small but fun video task
• Police Checks may be required.
• No Agencies
• Please reach out during the application process if you think you may require any considerations for the recruitment process.
