Media Exchange Operator

Paramount Australia & New Zealand; Sydney; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Paramount Australia & New Zealand is seeking a Media Exchange Operator in Sydney on a casual basis. You will ingest, prepare and distribute media for News and Production, working with a dynamic newsroom and production staff to keep media operations running smoothly.

You’ll work with state-of-the-art technology, adapt to evolving processes, and contribute to a high-morale team with opportunities for skill development across media workflows.

Qualifications

• High attention to detail and accuracy in media handling.
• Strong communication with newsroom and production teams.
• Customer service orientation and teamwork in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Ingest media for News and Production from local and international feeds.
• Schedule and manage media assets for quick access by internal teams.
• Prepare and monitor playout media for live studio and edits.
• QC media assets to meet technical standards.
• Maintain metadata naming conventions and asset organisation.
• Ensure archival requirements for future use.
• Perform basic editing to prep media for playout.
• Coordinate with NOC and acquisitions to ensure readiness.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Customer service focus

Computer literacy

Ability to learn and adapt

Deadline-driven

Flexibility to rotate roster

Tools

Media asset management systems

Playout systems

Job description

Paramount Skydance Corporation is a leading global media and entertainment company that creates premium content and experiences for audiences worldwide. Driven by iconic studios, networks and streaming services, Paramount's portfolio of consumer brands includes CBS, Showtime Networks, Paramount Pictures, Nickelodeon, MTV, Comedy Central, BET, Paramount+, Pluto TV, Network 10 (Australia) and Channel 5 (UK). In Australia, we deliver premium content on any screen, anytime, anywhere, via an enhanced viewing ecosystem. We pride ourselves on creating content that gets people talking. What’s more, you can watch and stream for free on 10, 10 Drama, 10 Comedy and Nickelodeon, plus a vast array of Free Ad-Supported Streaming TV (FAST channels) as well as our subscription video on demand service Paramount+. We’re now looking for a Media Exchange Operator to join our busy Sydney station on a CASUAL basis, with hours and days varying depending on demand.

What you’ll do as a Media Exchange Operator:

You’ll combine your strong attention to detail and technical skills to ingest and prepare media for News and Production, working closely with newsroom and production staff to keep media-based operations running smoothly. Working with state-of-the-art technology in a supportive, high-morale team, you’ll have the chance to expand your skills, collaborate across business units and engage in the power of content.

This is a place where variety is the norm, teamwork is strong, and learning opportunities are everywhere.

Functions will also include:

• Ingesting media for News and Production, from local news gathering and production shoots to international satellite feeds.
• Scheduling records for News and Production, ensuring media assets are readily available within our Media Asset Management system for all our internal production teams and newsroom.
• Preparing and monitoring playout media for live studio News and Production, applying advanced workflow tools to track media through each stage of the process.
• QC of News and Production media assets, ensuring technical standards are maintained.
• Maintaining clear media metadata naming conventions and asset organisation within a vast media management system shared by a large number of users
• Maintaining archival requirements, ensuring media assets are properly kept for future use.
• Completing basic editing to prepare media for playout, or condense content where necessary.
• Liaising with newsroom and production staff, the Network Operations Centre (NOC) and acquisitions crews, ensuring all broadcast items are ready for edit when required.
• Distributing media to internal teams and external organisations, ensuring accurate and timely delivery.

What are we looking for in a Media Exchange Operator? What’s important?

• You will need to be a highly motivated self-starter who can thrive in a deadline driven environment
• Have effective communication skills with strong customer service focus.
• High attention to detail.
• Strong computer literacy and enjoy the use of new technology
• Ability to learn and adapt to continuously evolving technology, practices and procedures.
• Can work within a 24/7 day rotating roster.

Paramount embraces differences and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds regardless of factors such as race, colour, sex, language, religion, political or other opinion, national or social origin, property or birth. These grounds also include age, nationality, marital status, disability, place of residence and sexual orientation.

We’re honoured to have been named on Diversity Council Australia’s annual list of Inclusive Employers in 2023-24 and 2024-25. This acknowledgement highlights our commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued and supported.

Paramount acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as Australia's original storytellers and the first peoples of the lands where we create, broadcast and connect. We pay our respects to their timeless stories that continue to shape Country and culture.

We’ve got the brands, we’ve got the stars, we’ve got the power to achieve our mission to entertain the planet – now all we’re missing is… YOU! Becoming a part of Paramount means joining a team of passionate people who not only recognize the power of content but also enjoy a touch of fun and uniqueness. Together, we co-create moments that matter – both for our audiences and our employees – and aim to leave a positive mark on culture.