9Now Programming Assistant (Casual)

Nine is Australia’s largest locally owned media company. We are home to premium, trusted news, sport and entertainment. Nine's assets span free-to-air television, free and paid streaming, publishing and digital audio, and digital outdoor and retail media. 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. As our iconic and emerging brands continue to evolve, we offer unique opportunities for you to bring fresh ideas, innovate, and make your mark on the future of Australian media.

Job Description

Reporting to the 9Now Programming Manager, we are seeking Casual 9Now Programming Assistants to play a key role in enriching, migrating, and maintaining extensive content metadata as we update our tech stack.

You will collaborate closely with the wider programming and operations teams to ensure our catalogue is accurately structured and showcased for audiences nationwide.

This is an exciting opportunity to immerse yourself in television content and directly shape the streaming experience for audiences across Australia.

Day to day you will:

• •Uplift, amend, and migrate catalogue data points to support a smooth tech transition.
• •Research and input rich metadata including genres, moods, release years, and credits.
• •Write, expand, and condense program synopses to meet varied platform guidelines.
• •Assist the 9Now Operations team with ongoing VOD content and genre maintenance.
• •Process programming amendments in databases to ensure precise on-screen cataloguing.
• •Maintain high data accuracy and consistency across all internal media databases.

What you'll bring:

• •An authentic passion for local and international television and streaming content.
• •Meticulous attention to detail with an organised, proactive approach to tasks.
• •Strong critical thinking and basic copywriting skills to refine editorial copy.
• •Proven time-management skills to balance multiple tasks and deadlines effectively.
• •Proficiency in Google Workspace and confidence learning new digital systems.
• •Collaborative interpersonal skills, with the ability to also work autonomously.
• •Prior experience with content management systems or databases is advantageous.

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:

Nine offers a variety of benefits and perks to support you. Learn more about our full benefits offering here: https://ninecareers.com.au/benefits-and-how-we-work/

• 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.