Master Control Operator

Nine Entertainment Co. Pty Ltd; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave

Stan subscription

Digital newspaper subscription

Employee exclusives experiences

Job summary

Nine Entertainment Co. Pty Ltd is seeking a Master Control Operator to ensure seamless transmission of live video and audio across studios, OBs and breaking news events.

You will work with a dynamic Network Control team to deliver high-quality broadcast services for Nine’s programming schedule. Responsibilities include operating broadcast equipment, managing complex signal routing in live environments, supporting productions, and handling the 24/7 roster including nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• Operational experience in technical or broadcast environments.
• Strong computer literacy and adaptability to complex systems.
• Maintains focus under live broadcast pressure.
• Clear communication and collaborative approach.
• Familiarity with live production workflows.
• Knowledge of television transmission processes and signal measurement tools.

Responsibilities

• Operate broadcast equipment and manage signal routing in live environments.
• Support internal and external studio productions and outside broadcasts.
• Execute scheduled and ad hoc transmission bookings accurately.
• Deliver error-free vision and audio signals with precision monitoring.
• Respond to breaking news and major live events with agility.
• Collaborate within a shift-based operations team.
• Work across a 24/7, 365-day roster including nights and weekends.

Skills

Operational experience

Computer literacy

Live broadcast focus

Clear communication

Team collaboration

Broadcast signal routing

TV transmission knowledge

Education

Tertiary qualifications in a relevant field

Tools

Signal measurement tools

Job description

Company Description

Nine is Australia’s largest locally owned media company. We are home to premium, trusted news, sport and entertainment. Nine's assets span free-to-air television, free and paid streaming, publishing and digital audio, and digital outdoor and retail media. Our content reaches almost every Australian - meaning what we do has real impact. We bring people together, celebrate the big moments, and capture the everyday ones. As our iconic and emerging brands continue to evolve, we offer unique opportunities for you to bring fresh ideas, innovate, and make your mark on the future of Australian media.

Job Description

As a Master Control Operator within Nine’s high-energy Network Control team, you will ensure the seamless transmission of live video and audio signals across studios, outside broadcasts, and breaking news events. Working collaboratively across internal departments, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality broadcast services to support Nine’s dynamic programming schedule.

Day to day

• Operate broadcast equipment and manage complex signal routing in live environments.
• Support internal and external studio productions, as well as 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 sporting events.
• Collaborate effectively within a shift-based, multi-disciplinary operations team.
• Work effectively across a 24/7, 365-day rotating roster, including nights and weekends.

What you’ll bring

• Operational experience within a technical, media, or broadcast environment.
• Strong computer literacy and confidence adapting to complex technical systems.
• Proven ability to maintain focus and composure under live broadcast pressure.
• Clear communication skills and a highly collaborative team approach.
• Familiarity with live production workflows and broadcast signal routing.
• Working knowledge of television transmission processes and signal measurement tools.
• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant field are an advantage, but adjacent qualifications and experience will be considered.

Additional Information

How we work

At Nine, our flexible work options vary by role and team. Depending on the position, this may include flexible hours, hybrid work, or part-time arrangements. We welcome discussing your flexibility needs during the hiring process - just ask the Talent Acquisition team.

Our employee benefits include:

• 18 weeks paid parental leave with no distinction between primary and secondary carers
• Access to 'Employee Exclusives' program - a way of getting closer to our incredible brands, offering unique experiences, behind-the-scenes access, and awesome perks.
• Digital newspaper subscription to our mastheads
• Annual gift voucher for Stan subscription
• free Stan and newspaper access

Nine’s Employee Exclusives program offers our people a huge calendar of events and behind-the-scenes experiences. You can also take advantage of our leading parental leave offering, free Stan and newspaper access and more.

Work rights:

Please note to apply for this role you must already have the right to lawfully work and live in Australia.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

We're committed to a safe, respectful and inclusive Nine.

From day one, you'll be encouraged to bring your whole self to work and will be supported to perform at your best.

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, and of all ages, genders, nationalities, backgrounds and cultures as we recognise the importance and value of diverse perspectives.

At Nine, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects and responds to the diversity of our audiences. By supporting our people to express their authentic selves, we create better content, tell more original stories, and contribute to a stronger media landscape for Australia.

Nine is Australia’s leading media company.