Studio Operator

Paramount is a global media and entertainment organisation with some of the best-known and loved brands in the world. Employing over 1,700 people locally, and a further 25,000+ globally, we deliver premium content through multiple platforms for the young (and the young at heart of course!).

We pride ourselves on creating content that gets people talking. What’s more, you’ll find all these great shows (and more) on our free-to-air channels (10, 10 Bold, 10 Peach, Nickelodeon), our digital platform 10 Play that also includes a vast array of Free Ad-Supported Streaming TV known as FAST channels (including numerous MTV and Nickelodeon channels), and our subscription video on demand service Paramount+.  

We now have a permanent full time role based in our Sydney studio.

What you’ll do as a Studio Operator:  

A Studio Operator Level 1 is responsible for the day-to-day operation of our Pyrmont studio facilities, supporting the delivery of live news broadcasts and other television programming.  This role is suited to a passionate and adaptable television professional with strong all-round technical and operational capabilities.  

We are seeking a studio all-rounder who is equally at home operating Viz Mosart (or other studio automation systems) and conducting studio floor operations including camera, floor managing and autocue operation. 

The role requires close collaboration with producers, journalists, presenters, and studio crew to ensure productions are delivered smoothly, accurately and to the highest professional standard.

Some of the key responsibilities include: 

• Contributing to the successful delivery of live news broadcasts, updates, and other studio-based productions 
• Preparing studio, technical, and production elements ahead of live broadcasts and recordings
• Supporting studio productions including camera work, talent coordination and autocue operation
• Workingt closely with producers, presenters, journalists, and studio crew to meet production requirements and deadlines
• Leading and supporting studio crew by providing clear communication and operational guidance
• Responding to changing production requirements and breaking news situations calmly, efficiently, and professionally
• Monitoring broadcast quality and ensure productions meet operational and editorial standards
• Communicating technical requirements, issues, or limitations clearly and professionally
• Maintaining a safe studio environment by ensuring cables, rigs, and equipment are secure and hazard-free 

What are we looking for in a Studio Operator? What’s important?   

Experience  

• Demonstrated experience working in a live studio environment
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to build effective working relationships
• Experience operating studio equipment
• Proven ability to work under pressure and meet production deadlines

Skills/Knowledge 

• Understanding of studio production workflows
• Exceptional communication and teamwork skills
• Client-focused, ability to meet key stakeholder expectations
• Detail-oriented, organised, flexible and timely
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to adapt and meet deadlines 

Preferred by not essential 

• Mosart template design
• iNews or other NRCS rundown editing
• Previous use of autocue software and hardware
• Camera operation
• Television technical operations experience 

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Paramount embraces differences and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds regardless of factors such as race, colour, sex, language, religion, political or other opinion, national or social origin, property or birth. These grounds also include age, nationality, marital status, disability, place of residence and sexual orientation. 

Paramount acknowledges and respects Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the first peoples of the lands where we live, learn and work, and honours their continuing connection and care for Country and storytelling.