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Full-time
2-5

Line Up Producer

1/19/2026

The Line Up Producer oversees the nightly broadcast of NBN’s 6.00pm bulletin, ensuring a seamless broadcast by managing the rundown and verifying production. They collaborate with the Executive Producer and Pilot to make key editorial decisions during live broadcasts.

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

1,001-5,000 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

No

About The Company
Nine is Australia’s largest locally owned media company with investments spanning television, video on demand, print, digital, and radio. As the home of Australia’s most trusted and loved brands spanning news, business and finance, lifestyle, entertainment and sport, we pride ourselves on creating and curating quality content, accessed by consumers when and how they want. Nine’s assets include the 9Network, major mastheads such as The Sydney Morning Herald, The Age and Australian Financial Review, digital properties such as nine.com.au, 9Honey, Pedestrian Group, and Drive, subscription video platform Stan, talk-back radio and majority investment in Future Women.
About the Role

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

The Line Up Producer works alongside the QTQ pilot to oversee the nightly broadcast of NBN’s 6.00pm bulletin. Serving as the vital link between NBN and QTQ, the Line Up Producer communicates with Newcastle-based producers and talent to ensure a seamless broadcast while providing a final layer of scrutiny before content goes to air. They manage the rundown, verify production line-by-line, and collaborate with the pilot and EP to make key editorial calls during the live broadcast.

Day to day you will:

  • Collaborate with the Executive Producer and Pilot to structure the nightly rundown.
  • Manage MOS IDs and update rundown commands as the news cycle evolves.
  • Conduct final quality checks on scripts, supers, spelling, and overlay accuracy.
  • Resolve technical or editorial issues instantly during live broadcasts.
  • Maintain clear communication with on-air talent and production teams in the gallery.
  • Build and manage complex rundowns within the ENPS environment.
  • Foster a collaborative, safe, and professional team culture under deadline pressure.

Qualifications

What you'll bring:

  • A degree in Journalism or equivalent experience in a live control room.
  • Familiarity with ENPS and AVID/Velocity editing systems is highly regarded.
  • Superior written and verbal communication skills with a focus on accuracy.
  • A collaborative mindset with the ability to build strong professional relationships.
  • Exceptional adaptability and the poise to change course on short notice.
  • A proactive approach to problem-solving and quality control in live media.

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:

  • 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.

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.

Key Skills
JournalismLive Control Room ExperienceENPSAVIDVelocity Editing SystemsWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationCollaborationAdaptabilityProblem-SolvingQuality ControlTechnical Issue ResolutionBroadcast ManagementRundown ManagementEditorial Decision MakingTeam Culture
Categories
Creative & Media
Benefits
Paid Parental LeaveEmployee Exclusives ProgramDigital Newspaper SubscriptionAnnual Gift Voucher
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