Senior TV Producer

News24; Sydney; In loco; AUD 120.000 - 170.000; Tempo pieno

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News24 is seeking a Senior TV Producer for its Sydney-based Programs team. You’ll shape host-led opinion segments, book compelling guests, and craft rundowns, collaborating closely with the host and Executive Producer to steer storytelling and on-screen direction.

In a fast-paced newsroom, you’ll oversee live editing, coordinate with pilots, TDs, and reporters, and ensure content meets legal and broadcasting standards while driving audience-focused outcomes.

Competenze

• Solid newsroom experience and ability to produce TV programs.
• Excellent verbal and written communication with diverse stakeholders.
• Strong knowledge of Australian politics and global current events.
• Proficiency in Frame Light X and ENPS; training provided.

Mansioni

• Drive a small team to produce a show with topical news and current affairs content.
• Collaborate with hosts to create a show that drives ratings and sets the agenda.
• Learn from Executive Producers and step into their shoes when required.
• Compile rundowns and output live shows from the control room, coordinating with crew.
• Book guests and studios and manage on-air talent in the newsroom.
• Use editing software to cut grabs and overlay content for depth.
• Create graphics to support host arguments.
• Ensure content meets News24 quality standards and policies.
• Ensure compliance with broadcasting codes and legal requirements.
• Gain exposure to leadership, writing, chasing, and talent management.

Conoscenze

Newsroom experience

Verbal communication

Written communication

Headline writing

Editorial writing

Work under pressure

Strumenti

Frame Light X

ENPS

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What’s the role?

If you want to join a truly global media company that is investing in its people and pushing this exciting industry forward - this is your chance.

Working from our brand new, state-of-the-art studios in Sydney, you’ll be part of a modern production hubdesigned for the next era of news and opinion television. This is an exciting time to join one of the leading newsrooms in the country, known for producing some of the best and most talked-about opinion shows.

Senior TV Producers within the Programs team are akey member of staff who will helpbuild and drive the elements required for a host-led opinion program. This includes close and constant collaboration with the host and Executive Producer on story selection, booking compelling guests, and shaping the visual and editorial direction of each episode.

You’ll be working in a dynamic environment where editorial decisions are made in real time, and where creativity, speed, and judgement are essential. With our relaunch to News24, there are significant opportunities ahead as the business evolves and expands its reach, making this an exciting moment to come on board.

Key Responsibilities

• Help drive a small team to puttogether a unique program with a wide variety of topical news, politics and current affairs stories to build a show packed with compelling content.
• Work closely with our fearless opinion hosts, helping them create a show that drives ratings and sets the agenda.
• Learn from our talented Executive Producers, with an eye to step into their shoes when required.
• Compile rundowns and output shows live from the control room, communicating with pilots, TDs, host, reporters and guests
• Book guests and studios and manage talent in the newsroom, finding fresh faces where possible.
• Use our editing software to cut grabs and overlay to add depth to our programs.
• Build attractive graphics to complement arguments put forward by our hosts.
• Meet the quality control standards expected by News24 and comply with company policies.
• Work to ensure your content is legally safe and complies with the broadcasting codes.
• You will be exposed to all the best bits of television production - leadership, creativity, writing, chasing, talent management and much more

Who are you?

• Must have solid newsroom experience and an ability to master software to produce TV programs.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including an ability to effectively communicate with everyone from politicians of all persuasions, to CEOs, contributors and colleagues.
• Must have a very good knowledge of Australian politics and current affairs, and a good understanding of news events occurring elsewhere in the world.
• Proficiency in Frame Light X, our editing software, and ENPS, the system we use to compile rundowns would be ideal. Training will be providedregardless.
• Needs to be able to write headline straps that are eye-catching and unfailingly accurate.
• Should be able to write mini editorials which include grabs, and frame questions for host and panellists.
• Must be able to work under pressure to meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude.
• Must be willing to learn and adapt to new working practices and contribute to new programs.
• Ability to work independently when required and to carry out assignments that are not part of the day to day routine.
• Previous experience in TV or radio broadcasting a requirement.
• Work in the office is required.
• Healthy knowledge of News24 products essential.
• Working hours may vary at times according to show demands.
• Understanding of broadcasting codes and relevant laws. Legal training will be provided.

Why News Corp Australia

Join a culture where innovation is our operating rhythm. You’ll work on a diverse portfolio of Australia’s most loved brands and play a pivotal role in leading the technological shift in how we create commercial content. Our vibrant, hybrid work environment and dynamic, values-driven culture empowers you to push boundaries, collaborate as one unified team, and make a positive, measurable impact for all Australians.

News Extras Benefits is a commitment to our people for their valued contribution to News, our audiences, clients and communities.

Our benefits include:

• Exclusively ours - Access to publications and products from across the News Corp family
• Perks & discounts - Exclusive offers across a range of products and services that deliver genuine cost savings and benefits
• Health & wellbeing - Advice, support and facilities for healthy minds and bodies (including an onsite gym at our Adelaide, Brisbane & Sydney offices)
• Time off - News offers a range of leave options to support your personal needs and moments that matter in life: Parental leave, Birthday leave, Volunteer leave, Career break and Compassionate leave.
• Financial wellbeing - Support on making the most of your money
• Helping you grow - Access tailored development opportunities, including leadership programs, to cultivate your skills and support your career
• Giving back - Make a difference to our communities through volunteer opportunities and company-organised charity drives
• Workplace Inclusion and facilities – Engage with your passions through various employee-resource groups and accessibility to multi-faith quiet rooms & parents’ rooms

Who are we?

News24 (formerly Sky News Australia) - Australia’s first live 24-hour news channel - is the home of Australia’s top rating opinion shows, award-winning political coverage, live breaking news, sport and weather, expert business insights and groundbreaking documentaries.

Bringing a unique Australian perspective to the world, News24 champions open discussion and presents a broad range of perspectives on the issues that matter most.

Delivering real news and honest views, it reflects the many voices of Australia and provides space for all sides of every debate to help inform decisions.

The multi-platform network reaches more than 11.3 million Australians each month across broadcast and digital platforms. It is the number one non-sport channel on national subscription television service Foxtel and the country’s most engaging digital news brand.

News24’s unrivalled 24-hour multi-platform news service is owned and operated by Australian News Channel Pty Ltd (ANC). ANC is owned by News Corp Australia, a subsidiary of News Corp.

ANC operates and distributes News24 branded broadcast and streaming services including News24, News24 Weather, News24 World, News24 Regional, News24 Now and News24 in New Zealand, as well as FOX SPORTS News in Australia. ANC also operates an expansive digital network including leading news site News24.com.au and digital radio channel News24 Radio.

News24 has a national presence with its headquarters operating out of Sydney and interstate bureaus in Canberra’s Parliament House, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, the Gold Coast, Adelaide, Darwin and Hobart. It also has international bureaus in the United States (Washington DC), Asia (Taiwan) and New Zealand (Wellington).

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Diversity strengthens our national teams and newsroom as we seek to tell stories that represent the communities of Australia. Our people make us unique, and so we are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability or gender identity. Applicants of diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply!

We are committed to ensuring an accessible and supportive recruitment process. If you require any adjustments or accommodations at any stage, please do not hesitate to let us know here. In order for us to assist you, please ensure you include the role title you are applying for in the subject line.

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