Studio Controller

Dow Jones; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Access to News Corp publications

Perks & discounts

Health & wellbeing programs

Parental/birthday/volunteer leave

Financial wellbeing resources

Job summary

News24 – Australia’s first live 24-hour news channel – part of News Corp Australia, is seeking a Studio Controller to pilot live broadcasts and pre‑recorded segments across programs including News24, News24 Weather, Fox Sports News, and digital platforms. You will operate in a dynamic control room with Producers, delivering high‑quality content and coordinating with crew and talent.

You will learn and operate Mosart and ENPS, manage on-air commands, and adapt quickly in a fast‑paced environment.

Qualifications

• You are passionate about television and eager to build a career in the broadcast industry.
• You understand live studio control room operations and the critical roles within it.
• You can perform under pressure in a live broadcast environment and adapt to evolving technologies.
• You are collaborative, willing to learn, and capable of following instructions or making quick decisions.

Responsibilities

• Piloting programs in collaboration with Producers for broadcast and digital.
• Thriving in a fast-paced, team‑oriented environment.
• Learning and operating Mosart and ENPS systems.
• Operating equipment and software used for production of programs.
• Delivering and receiving instructions with crew and talent.
• Editing rundowns and ensuring correct commands are set for air.
• Working with and without supervision, following instructions while making quick decisions.

Skills

Live control room operations

Under pressure

Teamwork

Communication

Adaptability

Learning mindset

Roster flexibility

Tools

Mosart

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.

• 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

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. 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.