Studio Director, News - Melbourne

Job no: 505300
Work type: Contract Full Time
Location: Melbourne
Categories: Production/Content, Broadcast Operations/Transmission

• Southbank, Melbourne Location
• Plan and direct news content across a range of News productions 
• Base salary $88K to $105K (paid on a pro rata basis) 

The Role

ABC News is seeking a Studio Director (Mosart automation pilot) for a 12-month contract to plan and direct news content across a range of News productions and programs in our very busy Melbourne studio. 

The Job

Under limited direction and reporting to the News Operations Studio Team Lead, you will:

• Set-up and operate automated studio facilities to a consistently high standard ensuring seamless continuity of program output.
• Brief and direct presenters and production staff to meet the creative vision and ensure the smooth running of the program.
• An excellent understanding of contemporary News and Current Affairs production techniques and curiosity to learn and adapt to new technologies.
• Manage and maintain studio equipment to meet production requirements, assess faults and follow current reporting procedures.
• Collaborate with producers, journalists, and craft specialists to create high quality video content 
• Enhance production quality and efficiency by regularly contributing to new program ideas and production techniques, collaborating across the news team.

Position Description: 50028748 STUDIO DIRECTOR.pdf

About You

You have a naturally flexible workstyle and an enthusiasm for working in a news and current affairs environment with advanced skills as a Studio Director (Mosart automation pilot). You are great with people and have an ability to build relationships and rapport with your team and external talent and suppliers. You thrive in a high pressure in a live-to-air environment with tight deadlines. You will be welcomed into a collaborative environment that fosters creativity, prioritises action, and pursues excellence.  

You'll have: 

• Demonstrated significant skills and experience as a Studio Director (Mosart automation pilot).
• Comprehensive knowledge and expertise in Viz Mosart and ENPS as well as associated newsroom production processes and systems.
• Advanced ability to lead, organise and direct talent and crew to perform their designated tasks to meet program requirements.
• Demonstrated experience in planning and prioritising projects and tasks with a high attention to detail.
• Ability to exercise sound judgement while working under pressure for live-to-air programs and deadlines.
• Flexibility to work varied shifts.
• Demonstrated understanding of editorial elements of news production and the ability to contribute technical and creative expertise to the final product.

About ABC News

Quality journalism, powerful investigations, outstanding production, and a collaborative, engaged and supportive workplace that offers opportunities and career development across regional and metropolitan Australia. Make a positive contribution to the national conversation, help set the agenda and build your skills, by joining Australia's most trusted and diverse news organisation.

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In line with our focus on diversity and inclusion, applications are strongly encouraged from Indigenous Australians, people from a range of cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with disability and LGBTQIA+ individuals. The ABC also aims to achieve a gender-balanced workforce. 

To request recruitment and selection information in alternate formats, request adjustments, or if you have accessibility requirements please contact accessibility@abc.net.au

If you want to know more, please contact Tanja Curtis, News Operations Supervisor VIC via Curtis.Tanja@abc.net.au

We are unable to accept email applications, please ensure that you submit your application via the online portal.

We respectfully request that Recruitment Agencies do not submit applications for this position.