Producer/Editor

Canberra - Full time

Who are we?

Southern Cross Austereo is Australia’s leading media entertainment company, home of LiSTNR and the Triple M & HIT network. With the ability to reach 95% of the population through our Radio, TV and Digital channels, our mission is to Entertain, Inform & Inspire all Australians Anytime. Anywhere!

In 2021 we launched LiSTNR, a curated and personalised Audio-On-Demand destination. It is home to the Hit & Triple M networks, 25 music stations and over 500 podcasts. LiSTNR is Australia’s #1 podcast network reaching more than 8 million monthly listeners.

SCA’s TV cover reaches all of regional Australia, in conjunction with its affiliations with metropolitan commercial networks. SCA’s affiliations include Network 10, Channel 7, Nine & Sky News.

What’s on offer for you?

• Permanent position based out of our vibrant Canberra office
• Training and development opportunities, health and wellbeing initiatives, birthday leave, volunteer leave, concert tickets, footy tickets, social events – PLUS much more!
• Industry leading and gender neutral Paid Parental Leave Policy which offers 20 weeks paid parental leave for a primary carer.
• Award-winning, highly supportive and creative culture that enables you to be your best unique self!
• Flexible & hybrid working environment (we offer a range of flexible working options to help our people balance work and home life).
• Attractive salary package and opportunities for growth & progression – we love to promote internally across our 65 offices!

About the role:

We’re on the hunt for a Producer/Editor to join our TV team based in Canberra. The Producer/Editor position is a key member of the production team, responsible for producing creative TVC’s and content for SCA clients, this involves pitching and selling creative ideas, producing, writing, directing and editing for both commercials and content, whilst making sure all content meets relevant risk assessment guidelines and Free TV and code requirements before going to air.

What you’ll be doing:

• Concept development, pitching and selling ideas/concepts, writing scripts, selection of music, hiring of talent, preparation, and control of budgets, planning and supervision and/or directing of talent through to editing material and submitting CAD applications through  to client approval.
• Produce and assist in producing TVC’s and content.
• Editing and Producing TVC’s and content to the highest level as well as creating graphics, mixing audio and producing special effects as well as directing and/or assisting in location shoots and handling/dispatching of dubs requests and working on billboards requirements when required.
• Manage workflow’s, record, edit and assist with creating outstanding and innovative short and long form content for television, digital, audio and other required media that meets the strategic direction of SCA
• Liaise with other members of the Production team, clients and account managers throughout all stages of the commercial production process
• Construct high-end graphics, edits and effects using photo shop, illustrator, premiere pro & after effects.
• Send produced material to clients/marketing for approval.
• Assist in production for Promotions, Commercials and Content as required.
• Ensure all material is produced in a timely manner and on schedule.
• Accurately archive and catalogue all produced material.
• Liaise with SCA’s creative and sales team members to ensure all material is produced to the highest standard within the given deadline.

Experience we’re looking for:

• Experience with conducting client meetings and writing creative concepts (TVC’s) in line with the client brief, budget, and deadline.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated, results and delivery driven with excellent team working skills.
• Strong understanding of legal compliance issues with regards to contests including the assessment of risk around legal outcomes.
• Thorough working knowledge of all relevant rules and regulations relating to TVC’s and content.
• Extensive knowledge of the complete adobe suite of products with proven experience in Photoshop, Premier Pro and After Effects.
• Experience creating and producing high quality commercials suitable for TV.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with internal and external station clients, SCA sales team members and SCA business clients.
• Competency in all production systems including but not limited to photo shop, illustrator, avid, premiere pro & aftereffects.
• An understanding of legal compliance issues relating to legislation and the Free TV guidelines.
• A good knowledge and understanding of television terminology & practices.
• A desire to work in a creative & technical environment.
• An unrestricted driver’s license and willingness to travel as required by the business.

We are a values driven organisation - if you genuinely live and breathe our values, you’ll be a great addition to SCA.

• We’re Better Together
• People are our Power
• Always Curious
• We Push Doors Open
• Be Genuine

Still not convinced?
Head to our TikTok, Life@LiSTNR, for a sneak peak into some of the fun we have at SCA!

Keen? Apply now by submitting your resume via our careers page.

Hot tip: Make sure you download and sign up to LiSTNR – you may be asked about your listening experience throughout the interview process!