Broadcast Support Engineer

Company Description
Nine is Australia’s largest locally owned media company. Working at Nine, you’ll have access to a unique range of experiences and opportunities, helping drive the success of the country’s most trusted television, radio, digital and publishing brands.

Our content reaches almost every Australian - meaning what we do has real impact. We bring people together, celebrate the big moments, and capture the everyday ones.

Some of our most beloved brands have been part of Australian life for generations, and others - new on the scene - have already found their place firmly in our lives. We’re evolving and we need people like you to bring new ideas, innovate and make your mark.

Job Description

Are you a tech-savvy engineer with a passion for radio and live audio? 

We are looking for a Broadcast Support Engineer to join our Radio Technology Engineering team! This will be an initial 3 month part time (30 hours weekly) contract role, with potential to convert to permanent.

In this role, you will be the backbone of our broadcast and technology systems, ensuring our stations stay on the air and our production teams have the tools they need to succeed. 

You'll take ownership of cutting-edge broadcast systems, collaborate with diverse stakeholders, and foster a culture of mentorship and knowledge-sharing. If you have a team-first attitude and thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you.

Nine Radio is Australia’s leading commercial talk radio network. Home to the country’s most influential stations 2GB, 3AW, 4BC, and 6PR  as well as a growing slate of podcast titles, we reach millions of Australians every week. With a focus on "Live and Local" content, we offer Australians and brands the intimacy and trust of radio, combined with the deep engagement and storytelling of podcasts and social.

Note on Ownership: Nine Radio is proud to have recently joined Tapt Media. While this recruitment process is being managed by Nine under a transition of services agreement, the successful candidate will be employed directly by Tapt Media.

Day to day you will:

• Provide prompt, in-depth technical support for all broadcast systems and services, managing the lifecycle of incidents using our service delivery ticketing systems.

• Take full ownership of the design, implementation, and support of assigned broadcast systems, including managing upgrades, requests, and change initiatives.

• Meet regularly with stakeholders to develop workflows, adapt systems to business goals, and coordinate appropriate outage windows for system repairs.

• Act as a mentor and role model within the team, actively contributing to user training, system documentation, and knowledge transfer.

Qualifications

What you’ll bring:

• 3+ years of experience working within a team that supports broadcast and production systems.

• Proven experience supporting audio, talkback, and communications production systems (both hardware and software).

• A solid understanding of Broadcast IT infrastructure and workflows, such as Livewire, ST2110, Dante, and AES67.

• A patient, customer-focused attitude with the ability to work under pressure, adapt to changing objectives, and embrace a "We, not Me" team mindset.

• Desirable: Experience with Axia, Lawo, VSM, Yamaha, Klotz, Protools, and Codecs (or equivalent).

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Additional Information

How we work
At Nine, our flexible work options vary by role and team. Depending on the position, this may include flexible hours, hybrid work, or part-time arrangements. We welcome discussing your flexibility needs during the hiring process - just ask the Talent Acquisition team.

Our employee benefits include:

• 18 weeks paid parental leave with no distinction between primary and secondary carers

• Access to 'Employee Exclusives' program - a way of getting closer to our incredible brands, offering unique experiences, behind-the-scenes access, and awesome perks.

• Digital newspaper subscription to our mastheads

• Annual gift voucher for Stan subscription

• More info at Nine Careers
  

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
We're committed to a safe, respectful and inclusive Nine. From day one, you'll be encouraged to bring your whole self to work and will be supported to perform at your best.
We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, and of all ages, genders, nationalities, backgrounds and cultures as we recognise the importance and value of diverse perspectives. Should you require any adjustments to the recruitment process, please advise us when you apply.
Work rights: Please note to apply for this role you must already have the right to lawfully work and live in Australia.