Studio Controller - Sydney, Australia - News Corp Australia

News Corp Australia

Verified Company

Sydney, Australia

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Olivia Brown

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Description

What's the role?

The role of a Studio Controller is to oversee all aspects of live or prerecorded content across multiple control rooms and channels.

Using a variety of different technologies, the role requires attention to detail, great multitasking and communication skills.

Working closely with editorial, technical directors and engineering, the Studio Controller role is integral in showcasing ANCs high standards of broadcast.

Oversee all output from Control Room ready for live broadcast.
Oversee all output from Control Room for prerecorded content.
Direct, count and cue talent and reporters.
Templating rundowns using ENPS.
Using Mosart GUI to control vision, audio and graphics.
Work closely with Technical Assistants to ensure framing, audio and assign editorial requirements.
Work closely with Editorial to plan and template rundowns in accordance with editorial requirements.
Work closely with Engineering to troubleshoot all faults.
Understanding of a multitude of studio and control room software and hardware.
Shift work roster across multiple channels and control rooms 24/7 availability.

Who you are

2+ years in a control room environment. Director, Director's assistant, audio and technical director experience will be advantage
A good understanding of a live studio control room and its roles.
Experience in using the studio automation system Mosart is preferred but not required.
The ability to work and thrive under pressure.
A willingness to learn in a multiskilled environment and adapt to new technologies in broadcasting.
Enthusiasm and passion for working in a team environment.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
The flexibility to work within a 7 day a week rotating roster, including regular weekend work as well as early starts and late finishes.

What's in it for you?

Attractive remuneration package
An opportunity to innovate, challenge the norm and pioneer the way forward
A truly collaborative environment
Variety of work where no two days are the same
Work with some of Australia's most recognised and prestigious brands
Make a difference as part of Australia's most influential media organisation

Who are we?
Sky News is Australia'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, its channels include Sky News Live, Sky News Weather, Sky News Extra, Sky News UK, FOX SPORTS News and Australia Channel for international audiences.

Sky News Australia's unrivalled broadcast and digital news content features award-winning journalists, exclusive insights from the biggest names in politics, ground-breaking special investigations.

What's next?

We know that diversity strengthens our teams and newsrooms as we seek to tell stories that represent the diverse communities of Australia that we serve. Our people make us unique and we all have a story. We encourage people of all ages, backgrounds, races, cultures, religions, sexual orientations, abilities and gender identities to apply. Inclusion is important to us and we want everyone at News to bring their wholeselves to work. If you require any accommodations or adjustments throughout the recruitment process, or would like to outline which pronouns you prefer, please feel free to let us know._