Operations Specialist (Director), Perth

Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC); Western Australia; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Superannuation 15.4%

Parental leave

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Job summary

Based in our Perth newsroom, you'll be part of the team bringing WA's stories to television and digital audiences across the state, from the metro area to regional and rural communities.

The ABC is looking for an Operations Specialist (Director) to join the WA News team. You'll operate a range of production equipment, including vision mixing desks and automated studio systems, to help deliver ABC News content across TV, digital and outside broadcast.

Qualifications

• Solid News production experience and technical skills to run a live studio.
• Comprehensive understanding of News production, including directing and switching.
• Advanced skills with vision mixing desks and automated studios; willingness to learn.
• Experience with Viz Mosart studio automation in a live-to-air environment.
• Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines and solve problems.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational and organisational support to the Program Director and production team.
• Operate production equipment for News, including vision mixing desks and automation.
• Research, assess and prepare content as directed by the team.
• Carry out equipment maintenance and report faults.
• Collaborate with the team on production planning and story development.
• Help train ABC staff on productions and equipment.

Skills

News production experience

Vision mixing

Automated studio systems

Viz Mosart experience

Work under pressure

Tools

Viz Mosart

Job description

• Create dynamic television news content for ABC audiences across WA
• Permanent, full-time role
• ABC News Mosart Automated Studio Director
• Base salary $100K - $109K + 15.4% ABC Nominated Super.

The Role

Based in our Perth newsroom, you'll be part of the team bringing WA's stories to television and digital audiences across the state, from the metro area to regional and rural communities.

The ABC is looking for an Operations Specialist (Director) to join the WA News team. You'll operate a range of production equipment, including vision mixing desks and automated studio systems, to help deliver ABC News content across TV, digital and outside broadcast. This is a hands-on, technical role reporting to the Operations Lead (TV News) WA.

The Job

• Provide operational and organisational support to the Program Director and production team to meet program requirements.
• Operate production equipment for News productions, including the vision mixing desk and automated studio systems.
• Research, assess and prepare content as directed by the Program Director and production team.
• Carry out prescribed equipment maintenance, and identify, report and follow up on equipment faults.
• Creatively contribute to News output, ensuring fast, efficient and high-quality content delivery.
• Collaborate with the team on production, planning and story development, and help train other ABC staff on productions and equipment.

About You

You'll bring solid News production experience and the technical skills to keep a live studio running smoothly under pressure.

You'll have:

• A comprehensive understanding of News and current affairs production, including directing and switching.
• Advanced skills operating vision mixing desks and automated television studios, with a willingness to learn new production techniques.
• Experience with Viz Mosart studio automation system, working in a live-to-air news environment.
• A proven ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines and solve problems, both independently and as part of a team.

What We Can Offer You

• 15.4% ABC Nominated Super.
• Paid parental and carer's leave.
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About ABC News

Quality journalism, powerful investigations, outstanding production, and a collaborative, engaged and supportive workplace that offers opportunities and career development across regional and metropolitan Australia. Make a positive contribution to the national conversation, help set the agenda and build your skills, by joining Australia's most trusted and diverse news organisation.

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.

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