Camera Operator Editor at Seven West Media

Seven West Media Limited; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts & wellness

Generous leave

Learning & mentoring

Inclusion programs

Job summary

Seven West Media in Cairns, QLD, AU is seeking an experienced Camera Operator Editor to join our News Team on-site. You will film segments and stories, including aerial footage, contributing to high production standards for metropolitan-style television.

You will also edit stories, collaborate with Reporters and Producers, and be prepared to travel at short notice for breaking news, with irregular hours as required.

Qualifications

• Experience in News and on-air operations.
• Unrestricted manual driver’s licence is required.
• Willingness to travel at short notice to cover breaking news.
• Flexibility to work irregular hours and on-call requirements.

Responsibilities

• Film segments and stories in various locations, including aerial footage.
• Support editing segments and stories for broadcast.

Skills

News & on-air operations

Manual driver’s licence

Travel on short notice

Irregular hours flexibility

Job description

Apply for Camera Operator Editor at Seven West Media in Cairns, QLD, AU.

This Full time on site position offers great opportunities for career growth.

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 experienced ENG Camera Operator joining the dynamic and talented News Team in Bundaberg. We are looking for someone who possesses a high level of creativity and a camera/ editing style consistent with metropolitan television.

What you’ll do:

You’ll be responsible for filming segments and stories in various locations and aerial footage. In addition, this position will also support with editing segments and stories.

What you’ll bring:

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 some on 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.

Resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.