Material Executive

Nine is Australia’s largest locally owned media company – the home of Australia’s most trusted and loved brands spanning News, Sport, Lifestyle, and Entertainment. We pride ourselves on creating the best content, accessed by consumers when and how they want – across Publishing, Broadcasting and Digital.

Nine’s assets include the 9Network, major mastheads such as The Sydney Morning Herald, The Age and The Australian Financial Review, radio stations 2GB, 3AW, 4BC and 6PR, digital properties such as nine.com.au, 9Now, 9Honey, Pedestrian.TV, Drive, subscription video platform Stan and a majority investment in Domain Group.

Job Description

As the Material Executive, you will be responsible for supporting the Traffic Manager – Materials in the management of the national TV Material Team and the daily operational functions of the TV Material Team.

Reporting to the Traffic Manager - Materials, you will utilise your extensive knowledge and insights of the TV Media landscape to lead a team of individuals in ensuring the accurate and timely allocation and management of key numbers of our clients &  agencies to the Commercial Schedule for telecast as per requirements agreed between the National Sales Team, Clients & Agencies and in line with Network Traffic policies.

Key duties and responsibilities:

• Accurately apply material instructions to our daily commercial transmission schedules as per our schedule production deadlines as required
• Assist with training and development of new staff members
• Ensure all schedules and material application adheres to the requirements of the Television Code of Practice, further directions from ClearAds, and applicable industry codes, legislation and regulations
• Be responsive to ensure priority is provided as required for late changes
• Ensure clear communication, written and verbal, when liaising with both internal and external clients and stakeholders
• In any absence of the Traffic Manager –Materials, oversee the TV Material Team to ensure daily tasks are completed within required time frames
• Any other tasks where required

Qualifications

Essential:

• High degree of accuracy and meticulous attention to detail.
• Proven leadership skills
• Solutions focussed
• Methodical trouble-shooter and logical thinker with the ability to clearly communicate and implement ideas
• Ability to work and adapt in a fast paced, constantly changing environment
• Goal oriented, flexible and creative under pressure
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Competency in both Microsoft Office and Google Workspace

Desirable:

• Experience in Broadcast Traffic is highly desirable
• Extensive knowledge of the Commercial Television Code of Practice and related legislations
• Familiarity with how a commercial television station operates
• Diploma or Degree related to Media and/or Management
• Working knowledge of Broadcast Traffic systems

Additional Information

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.