Studio Controller

News Corp; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

News Corp in Sydney seeks a Studio Controller to pilot live broadcasts and pre-recorded segments across multiple programs and channels. You’ll work in a dynamic control room, collaborating with Producers to deliver high quality news and entertainment content for broadcast and digital platforms.

You’ll bring a solid understanding of live control room operations, experience with Mosart (preferred), and an ability to perform under pressure.

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of live control room operations.
• Experience with Mosart (preferred).
• Ability to perform under pressure in a live broadcast.
• Willingness to learn new skills and adapt to evolving tech.
• Collaborative mindset and enthusiasm for teamwork.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Flexibility to work across a 7-day rotating roster.

Responsibilities

• Piloting programs in collaboration with Producers for broadcast and digital.
• Thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Learn and operate Mosart and ENPS systems.
• Operate equipment and software used for program production.
• Deliver and receive instructions with crew and talent.
• Edit rundowns and ensure correct commands are ready for air.
• Work with or without supervision, following instructions and making quick decisions.

Skills

Live control room ops

Mosart experience

Under pressure

Team collaboration

7-day roster flexibility

Tools

Mosart

ENPS

Job description

As a Studio Controller, you’ll Pilot live broadcasts and pre-recorded segments across multiple programs and channels including News24, News24 Weather, Fox Sports News and our digital platforms. Working in a dynamic and modern control room environment, you’ll collaborate closely with your team and Producers to deliver high quality news and hard-hitting entertainment content.

Reporting to the Studio Manager, your key responsibilities will include:

• Piloting programs in collaboration with Producers and other departments for broadcast and digital
• Thriving in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• Learning and operating systems such as Mosart and ENPS
• Operating equipment and software used for the production of programs
• Delivering and receiving instructions in collaboration with crew and talent
• Editing rundowns and ensure the correct commands inserted and ready for air
• Working with and without supervision with the capability of following instructions but also making quick decisions.

Who are you?

You are passionate about television and either currently working in, or eager to build a career within, the broadcast industry. You understand how a live studio control room operates and the critical roles within it.

You’ll also bring:

• A solid understanding of live control room operations
• Experience with Mosart (preferred but not essential)
• The ability to perform under pressure in a live broadcast environment
• A willingness to learn new skills and adapt to evolving broadcast technologies
• A collaborative mindset and enthusiasm for teamwork
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Flexibility to work across a 7-day rotating roster

What’s in It for You?

• The opportunity to work with cutting-edge broadcast technology
• A genuinely collaborative and supportive team environment
• A varied role where no two days are the same
• The chance to work with some of Australia’s most recognised and respected brands
• The opportunity to contribute to one of Australia’s most influential media organisations

Who are we?

News24 – 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 ground breaking 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.

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. For more information regarding Diversity at NewsCorp Australia please visit www.newscorpaustralia.com/careers under the Diversity@News section.