Multiskilled Operator, Canberra

Australian Broadcasting Corporation; Canberra; Hybrid; AUD 80,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ABC Nominated Super

Paid parental leave

Carer's leave

Supporting partner leave

Salary packaging

ABC Mentoring

Job summary

The Australian Broadcasting Corporation in Canberra is seeking a Multi-skilled Operator to work across news production, including camera operation, editing and studio production, bringing creativity to storytelling for ABC audiences across digital, television and live broadcasts.

You will produce high‑quality content, operate cameras, sound and editing gear at a high level, mentor junior staff, stay current with production techniques, and contribute to a collaborative team focused on delivering

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualifications or equivalent skills, knowledge and experience.
• Recent, accomplished camera, sound, edit and live operations experience in News/Current Affairs, including breaking news and disasters.
• Multi-discipline production experience (not a single specialism), including studio operations.
• Familiar with online/mobile video platforms and producing content for them.
• Broad, advanced knowledge of TV broadcasting, computer systems and emerging technologies.
• Collaborative team player involved across all project stages to improve quality and solve problems.
• Proactive learner who shares knowledge and supports continuous improvement.
• Sound understanding of admin procedures and safe work practices.
• Understanding of production processes, broadcast tech and equipment; able to learn and adapt to new technology.
• Clear communicator who prioritises and solves problems while contributing creatively.

Responsibilities

• Produce high-quality, visually innovative news content for TV and online.
• Operate cameras, sound, editing, and studio equipment at a high level.
• Flexibly cover camera, edit, and studio roles as needed.
• Report and follow up on equipment faults to maintain standards.
• Take initiative to upskill staff and set a strong example.
• Mentor new and less experienced team members.
• Stay current with modern news production techniques and equipment.

Skills

Camera operation

Editing

Studio production

Live operations

Broadcast tech

Team collaboration

Proactive learning

Admin procedures

Problem solving

Clear communication

Education

Tertiary qualifications or equivalent

Tools

Video editing systems

Studio control systems

Broadcast hardware

Job description

• Canberra Location
• Ongoing, full-time position
• Base salary $80K-$98K

The Role

The ABC is looking for a Multi-skilled Operator to work across a variety of news production areas, including camera operation, editing, and studio production, while bringing your creativity to the storytelling process. You'll help create compelling, high-quality content for ABC audiences across digital, television, and live outside broadcasts, reaching people on a wide range of platforms.

The Job

• Produce high-quality, visually innovative news content for TV and online.
• Operate cameras, sound, editing, and studio equipment at a high level.
• Flexibly cover camera, edit, and studio roles as needed.
• Report and follow up on equipment faults to maintain standards.
• Take initiative to upskill staff and set a strong example.
• Mentor new and less experienced team members.
• Stay current with modern news production techniques and equipment.

Position Description: 50067738 MULTI-SKILLED OPERATOR.pdf

About You

You'll have:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications or equivalent skills, knowledge and experience.
• Recent, accomplished camera, sound, edit and live operations experience in News/Current Affairs, including breaking news and disasters.
• Multi-discipline production experience (not a single specialism), including studio operations.
• Familiar with online/mobile video platforms and producing content for them.
• Broad, advanced knowledge of TV broadcasting, computer systems and emerging technologies.
• Collaborative team player involved across all project stages to improve quality and solve problems.
• Proactive learner who shares knowledge and supports continuous improvement.
• Sound understanding of admin procedures and safe work practices.
• Understanding of production processes, broadcast tech and equipment; able to learn and adapt to new technology.
• Clear communicator who prioritises and solves problems while contributing creatively.

What we can offer you:

• 15.4% ABC Nominated Super.
• Paid parental, carer's and supporting partner leave.
• Salary packaging.
• ABC Mentoring.

About the ABC

The ABC is the nation's most trusted and independent source of Australian conversations, culture, and stories. With over 4,500 employees from diverse backgrounds across over 60 locations around Australia and overseas, we are proud to create, curate and deliver high-quality content that informs, educates and entertains Australian communities.

More info:

In line with our focus on diversity and inclusion, applications are strongly encouraged from Indigenous Australians, people from a range of cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with disability and LGBTQIA+ individuals. The ABC also aims to achieve a gender-balanced workforce.

To request recruitment and selection information in alternate formats, request adjustments, or if you have accessibility requirements please contact [e-mail]

If you want to know more, please contact Dan Sweetapple, News Operations Manager, via [e-mail]

We respectfully request that Recruitment Agencies do not submit applications for this position.