Audio & Communications Technician

Gravity Media Group; Sydney, Melbourne; Vor Ort; AUD 70.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Gravity Media in Sydney/Melbourne is seeking an Audio & Communications Technician for field-based, full-time work. You will install, operate, and maintain broadcast audio and intercom systems across live events, OBs and studio operations.

The role requires travel within Australia, weekend and late-night work, and collaboration with production teams to ensure high-quality, uninterrupted communications.

Qualifikationen

• 1–2 years' experience in event communications using industry-standard audio systems.
• Understanding of broadcast environments and live production workflows.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Driver's license in NSW is preferable.
• Ability to work autonomously and with teams under tight deadlines.

Aufgaben

• Configure, operate and maintain broadcast audio and intercom systems for live events.
• Support production teams with reliable audio transmission and clear communications across OBs and studios.
• Install and integrate audio equipment and networks in studio and remote environments.
• Troubleshoot audio, signal routing and connectivity faults to minimise disruption.
• Perform pre-production checks, level calibration and tests during broadcasts.
• Coordinate with directors, producers, and crews to meet technical requirements.
• Conduct routine inspections and preventative maintenance of production trucks and gear.
• Ensure trucks are loaded with required equipment and keep kit presentable.

Kenntnisse

Event comms experience

Broadcast environments

Communication skills

MS Office basics

Tools

Microsoft Office

Jobbeschreibung

Gravity Media deliver an unparalleled range of media services and solutions to clients worldwide utilising outside broadcast trucks, fly-packs and studios spanning the United Kingdom, ROI, Europe, the Middle East, the United States and Australia offering market-leading broadcast, technology, production, and post-production solutions across many of the world’s most-watched live events and entertainment programmes.

Our People

We have a passion for problem solving and thoughtful innovation and recognise our collective differences play a huge role our success. Our teams are talented, passionate, dedicated, take pride in their work and support each other. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and are dedicated to attracting and developing talent, empowered through an inclusive culture. All suitably qualified applicants will be considered regardless of gender, race, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, religion, and age.

Leadership Behaviours

We hold high expectations of our leaders and managers who are responsible for driving the success of our people and the organisation. Our managers give clear communication, lead by example and feed back to foster growth and development of their team members. Management excellence is essential to the company’s success, and effective leadership requires a combination of interpersonal skills, strategic thinking, and a commitment to providing a positive and productive work environment.

Commitment to Equality

Gravity Media is an equal opportunity employer, and we welcome a diverse range of applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.

About the role

Reporting to the Head of Operations, the Audio & Communications Technician is responsible for the installation, operation, maintenance, troubleshooting and technical support of broadcast audio and communications systems.

The role ensures reliable, high-quality audio transmission and clear, continuous communications between production teams, presenters, talent and technical personnel across live broadcasts, outside broadcasts (OBs) and studio operations.

This is a full-time permanent role working in the field, based in either Sydney or Melbourne requiring regular domestic travel and will include weekend and late-night work.

What you’ll be responsible for

• Configure, operate and maintain audio consoles, mixing desks, microphones, audio routing systems, intercoms and associated broadcast equipment to meet broadcasting requirements.
• Maintain and operate production communication systems, including wired and wireless intercoms, talkback systems, IFB (Interruptible Foldback), radio communications and remote communication links.
• Provide technical audio and communications support for live television, radio, sporting events, news, entertainment productions and outside broadcasts, ensuring uninterrupted and accurate signal delivery.
• Install, configure and integrate audio equipment, digital audio networks, signal distribution systems and communications infrastructure in studio and remote production environments.
• Diagnose and resolve audio, signal routing, connectivity, interference and communications faults promptly to minimise operational disruption and maintain broadcast continuity.
• Perform pre-production checks, line testing, audio level calibration, signal verification and end-to-end communications testing before and during broadcasts.
• Liaise with directors, producers, camera operators, vision engineers, audio operators, production crews and external service providers to coordinate technical requirements and resolve operational issues.
• Conduct routine inspections, equipment testing, system checks, servicing and preventative maintenance to ensure equipment reliability and operational readiness.
• Ensure all trucks have the correct equipment loaded for upcoming jobs, damaged equipment has been replaced or fixed, coordinate internal cleaning of production trucks where requirede and ensuring kit is presentable.

About You

You are a technically skilled and motivated Audio & Communication Technician who thrives in live broadcast environments. You’ll bring experience with professional audio and communications systems, a strong commitment to technical excellence and a proactive approach to problem-solving. You enjoy working collaboratively with operational, engineering and production teams and are passionate about delivering world-class broadcast solutions for clients across sport, news and entertainment.

• Minimum of 1-2 years experience in event communications with hands on experience using industry standard audio and communication systems and technologies.
• Understanding of broadcast environments and live production workflows.
• Basic knowledge of the Microsoft Software Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams).
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Current NSW driver’s license is preferable.
• Proven ability to work autonomously and collaboratively with different departments under tight deadlines.