Operations Specialist (Tv)

Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC); Council of the City of Sydney; On-site; AUD 88,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading news organization in Australia seeks a talented camera operator to join its Regional, Rural & Metro News team. You will deliver creative video and stills content, edit for various platforms, and engage with communities to capture diverse stories. The role requires strong technical skills in video production, proficiency with editing tools, and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. Benefits include a competitive salary and financial support options.

Benefits

15.4% ABC Nominated Super.

Paid parental leave

Salary packaging

ABC Mentoring

Qualifications

• Demonstrated expertise as a newscamera operator.
• Experience in video editing.

Responsibilities

• Initiate and deliver video and stills content.
• Edit videos for broadcast and social media.
• Collaborate on editorial planning.
• Engage with communities for stories.
• Adapt to technological changes.

Skills

Video production skills

Communication skills

Collaboration

Editing proficiency

Tools

Edius

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Location & Salary

• Parramatta & Ultimo Location
• On-going, Full-time
• Base salary $88k - $94k plus applicable penalties and allowances
• 15.4% ABC Nominated Super.

The Role

Join Australia’s most trusted news organisation as a camera operator in our Regional, Rural & Metro News team. Based across Parramatta and Ultimo, you’ll play a key role in producing distinctive video and still images for broadcast and digital platforms, contributing to the ABC’s mission of delivering quality journalism to audiences.

The Job

• Initiate and deliver creative video and stills content across platforms to tight deadlines.
• Edit video for broadcast and social media using advanced tools and techniques.
• Collaborate on editorial planning and contribute to daily news coverage.
• Engage with communities to source authentic stories reflecting Australia’s diversity.
• Stay ahead of technological changes and adapt to new workflows.

Position Description : 30001474 OPERATIONS SPECIALIST NSW.pdf

About You

You’re a creative and collaborative professional with strong technical skills in video production and a passion for telling diverse stories.

You'll have :

• Demonstrated expertise as a newscamera operator and high-level understanding of TV production processes.
• Experience in video editing and proficiency with editing tools such as Edius, Framelight or Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop).
• Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively under pressure, with excellent communication skills.

What we can offer you :

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

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.

Recruitment Contact : Aidan Cone | LinkedIn

We are unable to accept email applications, please ensure that you submit your application via the online portal.

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

Applications Close :

11:55pm, 29th December 2025