Content Operations Manager

Seven Media Group; Albury City; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary Packaging

Fitness Passport

Parental Leave

Exclusive perks

Birthday & Volunteer Leave

Work Life Balance

Job summary

Seven Media Group is seeking a Content Operations Manager to lead broadcast content across metro, regional and network markets. You will work with the Head of Content Operations and fellow managers in a fast-paced environment.

Key duties include coordinating scheduling, playout and asset management, building strong cross-team relationships, and helping improve processes and documentation. Experience with Zetta and GSelector, and a track record of developing others are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in broadcast audio operations across scheduling, logs, playout.
• Ability to support and develop other team members.
• Knowledge of scheduling and playout platforms (Zetta, GSelector).
• Ability to manage multiple markets and priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational support across metro, regional and network stations to keep content on-air.
• Assist with scheduling, playout and management of all broadcast assets.
• Support programming projects and initiatives across the business.
• Build strong relationships with programming, content and operational teams.
• Help improve processes, maintain documentation and support team capability.
• Monitor on-air content and troubleshoot scheduling or playout issues.
• Develop expertise in scheduling and playout systems, including Zetta and GSelector.

Skills

Broadcast ops

Independent work

Prioritisation

Mentoring

Tools

Zetta

GSelector

Job description

Why join us

Seven Media Group (SMG) is one of Australia's most prominent media companies, with a market-leading presence across television, audio, publishing and digital.

Every day, millions of Australians turn to us for the news they rely on, the sport they love, the entertainment they enjoy and the stories that bring communities together.

SMG is home to some of Australia's most trusted and loved brands including the Seven Network, the Hit and Triple M radio networks and Australia’s number one podcast network, LiSTNR.

About the role:

The Content Operations Manager is a broad operational role in a fast-paced environment, working across SCA's broadcast audio programming. The role contributes to the operations for local markets and network programs across regional, provincial and metro programming, and takes on delegated operational work across the team.

The role supports the Head of Content Operations and fellow Content Operations Managers, helps develop team members, and contributes to project planning, Network playout execution and initiatives across SCA's broadcast audio programming as directed.

Key Accountabilities

• Provide operational support across metro, regional and network stations to keep content on-air and running smoothly.
• Assist with scheduling, playout and management of all broadcast assets.
• Support programming projects and initiatives across the business.
• Build strong relationships with programming, content and operational teams.
• Help improve processes, maintain documentation and support team capability.
• Monitor on-air content and troubleshoot scheduling or playout issues.
• Develop expertise in scheduling and playout systems, including Zetta and GSelector.

Qualifications & Experience

• Proven experience in broadcast audio operations across scheduling, logs, playout and market cover.
• Operational capability across multiple broadcast audio networks and markets, or the ability to build it quickly.
• Demonstrated ability to support and develop other team members.
• Ability to work independently and at pace in a reactive environment, moving across multiple areas and adjusting priorities at short notice.
• Ability to take direction from multiple managers and prioritise effectively.
• Sound knowledge of broadcast scheduling and playout platforms, ideally Zetta and GSelector.

What we offer

• Salary Packaging – Access novated leasing and exclusive discounts on top brands and tickets for a range of entertainment experiences
• Fitness Passport – Enjoy discounted access to a broad range of gyms and swimming pools across Australia
• Parental Leave – Generous paid parental leave and 5 days paid fertility leave
• Exclusive perks – Working in media comes with a heap of perks including discounts on top brands, behind-the-scenes access, & industry tickets
• Birthday & Volunteer Leave – celebrate your birthday with a paid day off, plus enjoy an additional day each year to volunteer for a charity or cause that matters to you.
• Work Life Balance – 9 Day fortnight trial to support a balanced lifestyle

Working at SMG means being part of a business with unmatched reach, endless opportunities to grow, and the chance to make a real impact. Join us and shape the stories, experiences and conversations that connect Australia.

SMG is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, inclusion, and fair hiring. We welcome talent from all backgrounds and ensure a workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.

SMG is committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process. If you require any accommodations during your interview, please let us know. We’re happy to support your needs to ensure a fair and comfortable experience. Reach out to [e-mail] for assistance.

Resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.