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About the Role

Join Drive’s high-performing media production team as a proactive Production Manager to lead the end-to-end delivery of engaging editorial, commercial, and special project content. You will oversee project logistics, budgets, and safety compliance while supporting and coordinating dynamic in-house and freelance production talent. This role is your chance to project manage flagship automotive campaigns, including our renowned Drive Car of the Year awards and television projects.

Responsibilities

End-to-end project manage editorial, commercial, and special production streams within established timelines and budgets.
Oversee production logistics, including vehicle bookings, permits, location scoping, and strict embargo schedules.
Guide and support in-house logistics, photography, videography teams, and external freelance talent.
Champion workplace health and safety by delivering pre-production safety briefs and managing team compliance records.
Maintain project workflows, tracking, and team communications using MONDAY.com and modern AI production tools.
Deliver flagship automotive events and broadcast projects, including Drive's Car of the Year and EOFY campaigns.
Manage production budgets, purchase orders, card expenses, and monthly cost reporting post-month end.

Requirements

Full Australian driver's licence.
Demonstrated experience in content production, media coordination, or a related operational role.
Proven track record in multi-project management utilising digital tools like MONDAY.com or equivalent platforms.
Experience overseeing production budgets, purchase orders, and monthly cost-tracking workflows.
Strong leadership abilities with experience coordinating small teams and external freelance contributors.
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with a collaborative, adaptable mindset.
Sound working knowledge of production environment OH&S requirements and safety management practices.
Must already have the right to lawfully work and live in Australia.

Skills

MONDAY.com
AI production tools
Project management
Stakeholder management
Communication

Location

Australia

Work Type

Hybrid work
Flexible hours
Part-time arrangements

Experience Level

Demonstrated experience in content production, media coordination, or a related operational role.
Proven track record in multi-project management
Experience overseeing production budgets
Experience coordinating small teams and external freelance contributors.

Benefits

18 weeks paid parental leave with no distinction between primary and secondary carers
Access to 'Employee Exclusives' program
Digital newspaper subscription to our mastheads
Annual gift voucher for Stan subscription

About the Company

Drive is Nine’s brand appealing to the automotive enthusiast.
Working with our industry leaders you will help us achieve our vision, to shape the future of automotive in Australia by providing authoritative reviews, detailed comparisons, and innovative commerce solutions.

Equal Opportunity

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.