Radio Panel Operator & Content Ops Lead

Southern Cross Austereo Pty; Sydney; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary Packaging

Fitness Passport

Parental Leave

Exclusive perks

Birthday & Volunteer Leave

Job summary

Seven Media Group (SMG) is seeking a Panel Operator & Operations Assistant for our Sydney team, supporting the Content group both on-air and off-air. You will execute music schedules, ensure content aligns with strategy and risk guidelines, and work with producers to keep shows fresh and compliant.

In the Operations Assistant side, collaborate with the Content Director, ACD and Product Team to meet station objectives, manage weekend content, rosters and network shows, while supporting casual

Qualifications

• Experience in radio or broadcast operations with a delivery focus.
• Familiarity with production systems and on-air tools such as ProTools, Zetta and Vox Pro.
• Knowledge of Radio Broadcasting Codes of Decency and compliance.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills within a Content team.
• Ability to manage rosters and weekend content with a proactive, collaborative approach.

Responsibilities

• Panel and broadcast all scheduled content, including music, commercials and show segments, ensuring technical excellence and alignment with station strategy.
• Ensure on-air and pre-recorded content meets risk assessment guidelines and broadcast codes, obtain required approvals, flag potential risks and report missed commercials.
• Support the Content Director in executing content, social media, advertising and promotional strategies, liaising with network teams and monitoring competitors and market trends.
• Manage weekend content and network shows, coordinate programming changes across departments and fulfil rostered on-call duties.
• Recruit, train, support and provide feedback to casual Panel Operators, prepare station rosters within budget and foster a positive team environment.
• Coordinate imaging, promotions and client commitments; prepare on-air and online content, conduct music and artist research, and assist with production, voiceovers and audio editing.
• Participate in content meetings, act on feedback, attend station and client events, maintain confidentiality and assist with other duties as directed, including organising guests, phoning listeners and answering phones.

Skills

Broadcast operations

Content coordination

Communication

Roster management

Legal compliance

Risk assessment

Content production

Team collaboration

Tools

ProTools

Adobe Audition

Zetta

Vox Pro

Job description

Seven Media Group (SMG) is seeking a Panel Operator & Operations Assistant for our Sydney team, supporting the Content group both on-air and off-air. You will execute music schedules, ensure content aligns with strategy and risk guidelines, and work with producers to keep shows fresh and compliant.

In the Operations Assistant side, collaborate with the Content Director, ACD and Product Team to meet station objectives, manage weekend content, rosters and network shows, while supporting casual