Content Manager (Rush Hour with JB & Billy)

Who are we?

Southern Cross Austereo is Australia’s leading media entertainment company, home of LiSTNR Triple M & the Hit Network. With the ability to reach 95% of the population through our Radio, TV, and Digital channels, we're on a mission 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.

After 40 years, Triple M continues to be one of Australia’s best-known radio entertainment brands and the only radio network that provides its listeners with a unique combination of Rock’s Greatest Hits, Sport and Comedy.

What’s on offer for you?

• Permanent position based out of our vibrant Melbourne office.
• Training and development opportunities, health and wellbeing initiatives, birthday leave, volunteer leave, concert tickets, footy tickets, social events – PLUS much more!
• Industry leading, gender neutral Paid Parental Leave Policy, offering 20 weeks paid parental leave for the primary carer.
• Award-winning, highly supportive, and creative culture that enables you to be your best unique self!
• Flexible 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 52 offices!

About the role:

We’re looking for an experienced Content Manager to join The Rush Hour with JB & Billy team based in Melbourne.

The purpose of the Content Manager -Rush Hour is to lead, develop and coach the on-air broadcast  team and the behind the scenes production team. The CM’s purpose is to ensure show content aligns with the content strategy, ensure all on-air and online content meets relevant risk assessment guidelines and on-air codes before going live, work closely with Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth, Hobart and regional team leaders – including Content Directors, Direct Sales Managers, Local Sales directors, Brand Experience and local engineering teams.

The Content Manager will lead the team through the show’s daily needs, develop the show’s long-term content strategy and ensure the show executes on the Triple M Network’s national strategy – including content, music, sport, digital, personnel development and commercial strategies.

Culturally, the Content Manager is a leader who possesses significant energy, EQ, humility, curiosity, a willingness to learn, authenticity, transparency and a desire to be part of a high performing team.

Experience we’re looking for:

• Content specialist with multi-platform and multi-network experience and knowledge including Radio, Digital, Internet, and Streaming
• Extensive talent management experience
• Studio and OB technical proficiency
• Ability to work effectively with all stakeholders
• Strong internal and external relationships
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to adapt leadership and strategic thinking to meet show needs at any time
• Results driven with respect to both Content & Commercial goals
• Self-motivated and with excellent team working skills
• An understanding of legal compliance issues with regards to contests including the assessment of risk around legal and PR outcomes
• Previous EP or Content Manager experience
• Preferred, but not required, previous experience on network or national show

We are values driven at SCA - if you align with our core values, you’ll be a great addition to the team:

• 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 peek into some of the fun we have at SCA!

Interested? Apply now by submitting your resume via our Careers Page. Even if you don't tick every single box on this ad, we still want to hear from you! 

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