About the Role
Drive vertical video coverage across all platforms for nine.com.au, transforming news, insights, and explainers into engaging video content for platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and on-site. This role requires a storyteller who can hook audiences in the first three seconds and maintain their attention.
Responsibilities
- Produce end-to-end video content daily across news, lifestyle, sport, and entertainment.
- Write succinct captions and on-screen copy optimised for search.
- Partner with journalists, editors, and production teams to conceptualise creative formats.
- Monitor channel metrics and platform algorithms to tailor content strategies effectively.
- Experiment with emerging social trends and integrate ideas for brand-sponsored projects.
- Maintain a production schedule while adapting to fast-paced news priorities.
Requirements
- Technical proficiency in editing tools, including Adobe Creative Cloud suite.
- Strong videography skills with hands-on experience in lighting, framing, and audio.
- Deep knowledge of YouTube, TikTok, IG Reels, and Facebook audience behaviours.
- Exceptional copywriting skills for punchy, accessible, and search-friendly messaging.
- Proven ability to manage the complete production pipeline from concept to delivery.
- Strong grasp of media ethics, brand safety, copyright, and fair-dealing rules.
- Collaborative mindset with flexibility to support coverage during key news events.
- Must have the right to lawfully work and live in Australia.
Skills
- Video production
- Video editing
- Adobe Creative Cloud
- Videography
- Lighting
- Framing
- Audio
- YouTube
- TikTok
- IG Reels
- Facebook audience behaviours
- Copywriting
- Content strategy
- Social media trends
- Production scheduling
- Media ethics
- Brand safety
- Copyright
- Fair-dealing rules
Location
- Australia
Work Type
- Flexible hours
- Hybrid work
- Part-time arrangements
Benefits
- 18 weeks paid parental leave
- Access to 'Employee Exclusives' program
- Digital newspaper subscription
- Annual gift voucher for Stan subscription
About the Company
- Nine is Australia’s largest locally owned media company.
- Working at Nine offers a unique range of experiences and opportunities.
- Nine's content reaches almost every Australian.
- Nine brings people together, celebrates big moments, and captures everyday ones.
- Nine is evolving and seeks individuals with new ideas and innovation.
Equal Opportunity
- Committed to a safe, respectful and inclusive Nine.
- Encouraged to bring your whole self to work and supported to perform at your best.
- Encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, and of all ages, genders, nationalities, backgrounds and cultures.
- Recognise the importance and value of diverse perspectives.
- Adjustments to the recruitment process can be requested.
