Live Broadcast Control Operator

Nine; North Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

18 weeks paid parental leave

Employee Exclusives program

Digital newspaper subscription

Stan subscription

Job summary

Nine is Australia’s largest locally owned media company. Nine's Network Control team ensures seamless transmission of live video and audio across studios, outside broadcasts and breaking news events.

As a Master Control Operator you will operate broadcast equipment, manage signal routing and maintain high-quality transmissions to support Nine’s programming. You will work in a fast-paced, shift-based operations team, covering a 24/5 roster including nights and weekends, with opportunities to

Qualifications

• Operational experience within a technical, media, or broadcast environment.
• Strong computer literacy and confidence adapting to complex systems.
• Ability to stay focused under live broadcast pressure.
• Clear communication and a collaborative team approach.
• Familiarity with live production workflows and signal routing.
• Working knowledge of television transmission processes and signal tools.
• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant field are an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Operate broadcast equipment and manage complex signal routing in live environments.
• Support internal and external studio productions, outside broadcasts.
• Execute scheduled and ad hoc transmission bookings accurately and efficiently.
• Deliver error-free vision and audio signals using precision monitoring equipment.
• Respond with agility to breaking news stories and major live events.
• Collaborate within a shift-based, multi-disciplinary operations team.
• Work across a 24/5, 365‑day rotating roster, including nights and weekends.

Skills

Operational experience

Computer literacy

Live broadcast focus

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Broadcast signal routing

Adaptability under pressure

Education

Tertiary qualification advantageous

Tools

Broadcast equipment

Signal measurement tools

Routing systems

Job description

Nine is Australia’s largest locally owned media company. Nine's Network Control team ensures seamless transmission of live video and audio across studios, outside broadcasts and breaking news events.

As a Master Control Operator you will operate broadcast equipment, manage signal routing and maintain high-quality transmissions to support Nine’s programming. You will work in a fast-paced, shift-based operations team, covering a 24/5 roster including nights and weekends, with opportunities to