Studio Controller

News24; Sydney; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

News24 – Australia’s first live 24-hour news channel – is seeking a Studio Controller to pilot live broadcasts and pre-recorded segments across News24, News24 Weather, Fox Sports News and our digital platforms.

You’ll operate in a dynamic control room, collaborating with Producers and crew, learning Mosart and ENPS, and delivering high-quality news and entertainment content while adapting to evolving broadcast technologies and a 7-day rotating roster.

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of live control room operations.
• Experience with Mosart is preferred.
• Ability to perform under pressure in a live broadcast environment.
• Willingness to learn new skills and adapt to evolving broadcast technologies.
• 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 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.

Skills

Live control room operations

Mosart experience

Under pressure performance

Teamwork

Communication skills

Flexibility to rotate roster

Tools

ENPS

Job description

What's the role?

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

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

Benefits

In addition to our perks and benefits, employees have access to a number of initiatives and programs that support their wellbeing and professional growth, such as:

• 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 – 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.

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