Creative Writer - Audio

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

Audio Creative Writers are responsible for the creation and delivery of effective and engaging commercial campaigns for Nine’s radio network and its digital assets.

Day to day you will:

• Create engaging and compelling audio commercial content for our clients and other teams within the business on a daily basis. 
• Writing scripts to be produced for on-air commercials, mocks, promotions and program promo material, podcasts as well as any other general imaging as required across Nine’s Radio and digital stations.
• Respond to Audio creative briefs and complete work to deadline.
• Interact with the sales teams, audio producers, talent, on-air teams and traffic department to ensure the effective on-air delivery of advertising campaigns.    
• Audition, book and liaise with Voice Over Talent.
• Maintain accurate records and reports to ensure that all on-air broadcast material complies with Nine Radio standards and brand. 
• Work with internal stakeholders to implement digital audio campaigns when required.
• Develop a deep understanding of the Nine Audio suite of products and its audience, and the ability to generate ideas, copy and content to solve client problems and engage the right people.
• Take initiative to create new ideas to pitch to clients and agencies.
• Be “on call” after hours where reasonable to manage any issues that arise with programming, production or commercial content.

Qualifications

What you'll bring:

• Experience in writing high-quality commercial scripts or online content – audio preferred
• Proven relevant writing experience - audio preferred.
• Ability to analyse client needs and interpret for Audio. 
• Skilled at building strong internal and external relationships, with the ability to influence, negotiate, and mediate to achieve the best outcomes for all parties.
• A solutions-focused team player who is flexible and adaptable in responding to the needs of a project.
• Ability to audition, book and direct Voice Over Talent to achieve high quality results
• Proven experience delivering to strict deadlines and committed to exceeding expectations.

Additional Information

Being part of our Nine Sales team means you will benefit from:

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 
• Competitive Sales Incentive Scheme that rewards and recognises performance & success. 
• Sales Academy – our bespoke training and development program for Sales.

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.  

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