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 Sky News, Sky News Weather and 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 ensuring 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

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?

Sky News Australia is the nation’s leading 24-hour, multi-channel and multi-platform news service provider.
Operated by Australian News Channel Pty Ltd (ANC), a subsidiary of News Corp Australia, our channels include Sky News Live, Sky News Weather, Sky News Extra, FOX SPORTS News, and Australia Channel for international audiences.
We also operate a national digital network, reaching millions of Australians each month via SkyNews.com.au, YouTube, Facebook, and News Corp Australia websites.
Our broadcast and digital platforms deliver unrivalled news coverage, featuring award-winning journalists, exclusive political insights, and ground-breaking special investigations.

What’s next?

Apply now or for more information on careers at News Corp Australia visit www.newscorpaustralia.com/careers

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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