Camera Operator Editor

Seven Network; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exclusive discounts

Generous leave options

Learning & mentoring programs

Job summary

Seven West Media invites applications for an experienced Camera Operator to join the dynamic News Team in Bundaberg. You will be responsible for filming segments and stories across locations, including aerial footage, with a focus on high production quality.

You will also assist with editing and story production, bringing strong communication skills and the ability to work under pressure with minimal supervision. Willingness to travel and irregular hours are required.

Qualifications

• Experience in News and on-air operations.
• Unrestricted manual driver’s licence.
• Willingness to travel at short notice to cover breaking news.
• Flexibility to work irregular hours; this position may require on‑call/out of hours work.

Responsibilities

• Filming segments and stories in various locations and aerial footage.
• Support with editing segments and stories.

Job description

Why join us?

Seven West Media merged with Southern Cross Media Group (ASX: SXL) in January 2026 to create one of Australia’s most prominent media companies, with a market-leading presence across television, audio, publishing and digital.

Seven West owns some of Australia’s most renowned media businesses and platforms, including the Seven Network and its affiliate channels 7two, 7mate, 7flix and 7Bravo; 7plus; 7NEWS.com.au; LiSTNR; the Hit and Triple M radio networks ; The Nightly; The West Australian; The Sunday Times; and PerthNow.

A day in the life…

You’re an experiencedENG Camera Operator joining the dynamic and talentedNews Team inBundaberg. We are looking for someone whopossessesa high levelof creativity and a camera/ editing style consistent with metropolitan television.

Whatyou’lldo:

You’llbe responsible forfilming segments and stories in various locations and aerial footage. In addition, this position will also support with editing segments and stories.

Whatyou’llbring:

You will be an experienced Camera Operator with a drive and passion for high production quality standards and the ability to think clearly, communicate, and act quickly under pressure requiring minimal supervision. You will be an exceptional communicator with strong interpersonal skill and the ability to form credible, productive relationships with Reporters and Producers.

More specifically, you’ll bring:

• Experience in News and on-air operations.
• A willingness to travel at short notice to cover breaking news.
• An unrestricted manual driver’s licence.
• Flexibility ability to work irregular hours.This position may require someon call/ out of hours work.

Perks & Benefits

• Exclusive discounts, wellness perks & recognition programs
• Generous leave options, including fertility, parental & volunteering leave
• Learn your way with learning and mentoring programs

From employee advocacy groups to our Reconciliation Action Plan and gender equality certification, we’re proud to lead the way in building an authentic, inclusive workplace.

Seven is proud to be the first media company in Australia to receive the WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality certification and is a proud partner of UN Women.

Keen?

Resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.