Multiskilled Operator, Canberra

Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC); Canberra; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ABC Nominated Super

Parental leave

Carer's leave

Supporting partner leave

Salary packaging

ABC Mentoring

Job summary

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

You will cover camera, sound, editing and studio roles as needed, mentor staff, stay current with production tech, and help maintain high standards.

Qualifications

• Recent, accomplished camera, sound, edit and live operations experience in News/Current Affairs.
• Multi-discipline production experience 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.

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.
• Mentor new and less experienced team members.
• Stay current with modern news production techniques and equipment.

Skills

Camera operation

Editing

Studio operations

News production

Mentoring

Problem solving

Team player

Continuous learning

Education

Tertiary qualifications

Tools

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.