Content Operations Associate, Digital Archive at Nine

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

20 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Digitisation Logging, Technical Quality Control, Format Verification, Metadata Enrichment, Media Asset Management, Vendor Collaboration, Asset Categorisation, Broadcast Media Formats, Publishing Media Formats, Attention To Detail, Digital Asset Management Systems

Industry

Broadcast Media Production and Distribution

Description

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 This is a versatile, hands-on role within our newly formed Digital Archive team, acting as the engine of our digitisation pipeline. You will be responsible for the physical and digital handling of Nine’s historical assets, ensuring that decades of broadcast video, images, and newspaper archives are correctly preserved for the future. Your work will bridge the gap between legacy archives and modern technology, utilizing automation at scale to create a lasting social and historical legacy for Australia. Day to day you will: Execute the end-to-end digitisation logging process, precisely matching physical records to their new digital outputs. Perform technical quality control (QC) and format verification to ensure all assets meet high broadcast and publishing standards. Enrich and verify metadata during ingest, ensuring every asset is accurately indexed within our Media Asset Management (MAM) system. Collaborate with external digitisation vendors to manage the delivery and technical verification of content batches. Document and categorise information assets to help identify historical and commercial value for new AI-powered products. Qualifications What you’ll bring: Previous experience in media operations, library science, or a digital archive environment (0-2 years' experience is ideal). A strong technical understanding of various media formats across broadcast (video/audio) and publishing (newsprint/photography). Exceptional attention to detail with a keen eye for technical flaws in digital video and images. Familiarity with metadata schemas and a high level of comfort navigating Digital Asset Management systems. A proactive, "one team" mindset with the ability to build trusted relationships with librarians, technical teams, and external partners. 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.

Responsibilities

This role involves executing the end-to-end digitisation logging process for historical assets, ensuring physical records match digital outputs, and performing technical quality control checks to meet broadcast standards. Responsibilities also include enriching metadata during ingest and collaborating with external vendors for content verification.