Senior Camera Operator, 60 Minutes

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

60 Minutes is Australia’s most-watched current affairs program. We tell big, visual, high-stakes stories and are looking to hire a Senior Camera Operator to help maintain our world-class standards.

Reporting to the Executive Producer, you’ll join an elite field team capturing cinematic imagery in fast-moving, unpredictable environments. You will collaborate with the country’s best journalists to produce high-impact stories that are seen, talked about, and remembered.

From world-leader interviews to remote international assignments, you’ll have the resources of a major newsroom with the creative agility of a small team. We need more than just a camera operator; we need a visual storyteller who brings a sharp editorial mindset to every frame.

Day to day, you will: 

• Deliver cinematic cinematography for 60 Minutes and digital long-form projects.
• Master-light interviews to a high, consistent, and sophisticated standard.
• Capture evocative B-roll that drives the narrative and provides creative edit options.
• Operate efficiently and safely on location, including remote and hostile environments.
• Collaborate on visual style with reporters, producers, and editors.
• Manage and maintain high-end camera and lighting equipment.

Qualifications

What you'll bring: 

• Extensive experience in high-end news, current affairs, or documentary.
• An expert eye for composition, movement, and lighting.
• Technical mastery of Sony/Canon ENG and cine-style systems.
• Resilience to deliver world-class work under tight deadlines.
• Full flexibility to travel at short notice, including weekends.
• A professional presence when managing high-profile subjects and small crews.
• A storyteller’s instinct aligned with the 60 Minutes brand.
• Accreditations: Drone, gimbal/slider proficiency, and digital/social experience.

Additional Information

How we work

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:

• 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.

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.