Studio Automation Coordinator

Nine; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

18 weeks paid parental leave

Employee Exclusives program

Digital newspaper subscription

Stan subscription

Nine Careers info

Job summary

Nine is seeking a Studio Automation Coordinator to join the Broadcast Operations team in North Sydney. You will manage live and pre-recorded content, coordinating across control room and studio floor using Viz Mosart, ENPS and SAGA.

This role requires adaptability to fast-paced, live production and seamless tie-ins with iconic Australian brands. You will monitor rundowns, handle technical issue escalation, and contribute to template management and documentation.

Qualifications

• Experience in an on-air live broadcast environment.
• Hands-on experience with Viz Mosart studio automation and ENPS/SAGA or NRCS.
• Understanding of control room workflows and studio floor operations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate live broadcasts and pre-recorded programs using Viz Mosart, ENPS, SAGA and related systems.
• Direct studio elements and act as liaison between control room and studio floor talent.
• Monitor rundowns and implement redundancy plans for technical issues.
• Adapt to breaking news and changing broadcast priorities.
• Perform pre-show equipment checks across camera, audio, and lighting, ensuring safety.
• Support team development and maintain operational documentation.

Skills

Viz Mosart

ENPS

SAGA

NRCS

Broadcast automation

Live broadcast operations

Tools

Video routing

Vision switching

Comms systems

Broadcast orchestration platforms

Graphics operation

Job description

Company Description

Nine is Australia’s largest locally owned media company. Working at Nine, you’ll have access to a unique range of experiences and opportunities, helping drive the success of the country’s most trusted television, radio, digital and publishing brands.

Nine is Australia’s largest locally owned media company. Working at Nine, you’ll have access to a unique range of experiences and opportunities, helping drive the success of the country’s most trusted television, radio, digital and publishing brands. Our content reaches almost every Australian - meaning what we do has real impact. We bring people together, celebrate the big moments, and capture the everyday ones. Some of our most beloved brands have been part of Australian life for generations, and others - new on the scene - have already found their place firmly in our lives. We’re evolving and we need people like you to bring new ideas, innovate and make your mark.

Job Description

Join Nine’s Broadcast Operations team in North Sydney as a Studio Automation Coordinator, bringing live and pre-recorded television content to life for iconic Australian brands like Nine News, A Current Affair, and Stan Sport. Working flexibly across Pilot, Co-Pilot, and Floor Technician roles, you will utilise state-of-the-art automation technology to ensure seamless, high-quality broadcast execution. This dynamic opportunity suits an adaptable media professional looking to thrive in a fast-paced live production environment.

Day To Day You Will

• Coordinate live broadcasts and pre-recorded programs using Viz Mosart automation, ENPS, SAGA and associated systems.
• Direct studio elements seamlessly while acting as a primary liaison between control room crew and studio floor talent.
• Proactively monitor ENPS, SAGA and Mosart rundowns to identify technical issues early and execute redundancy plans.
• Adapt swiftly to breaking news, rolling coverage, and changing live broadcast priorities.
• Perform pre-show equipment checks across camera, audio, and lighting systems while maintaining studio floor safety.
• Support team development, maintain operational documentation, and assist with template management.

What You'll Bring

• Broad understanding of overall television production, control room workflows, and studio floor operations.
• Demonstrated experience in an on-air live broadcast environment, maintaining composure and focus under pressure.
• Hands-on experience using Viz Mosart studio automation software alongside ENPS, SAGA or a similar NRCS.
• Desirable exposure to or practical experience with video routing, vision switching, comms systems, broadcast orchestration platforms, graphics operation.
• Exceptional communication skills, adaptable behaviour, and a collaborative team-first mindset.
• Flexibility to work shift work across a varied 7-day roster, including regular weekends and public holidays.

Additional Information

How we work

At Nine, our flexible work options vary by role and team. Depending on the position, this may include flexible hours, hybrid work, or part-time arrangements. We welcome discussing your flexibility needs during the hiring process - just ask the Talent Acquisition team.

Our Employee Benefits Include

• 18 weeks paid parental leave with no distinction between primary and secondary carers
• Access to 'Employee Exclusives' program - a way of getting closer to our incredible brands, offering unique experiences, behind-the-scenes access, and awesome perks.
• Digital newspaper subscription to our mastheads
• Annual gift voucher for Stan subscription
• More info at Nine Careers

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

We're committed to a safe, respectful and inclusive Nine. From day one, you'll be encouraged to bring your whole self to work and will be supported to perform at your best.

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, and of all ages, genders, nationalities, backgrounds and cultures as we recognise the importance and value of diverse perspectives. Should you require any adjustments to the recruitment process, please advise us when you apply.

Work rights: Please note to apply for this role you must already have the right to lawfully work and live in Australia.