Media Exchange Operator
Paramount · Pyrmont
Storytelling is, and will always be, the heart of what we do at Skydance.
Our vision is to build a thriving entertainment ecosystem where stories and worlds are imagined, brought to life and experienced. We create for every age and audience, anchored by the strength of our content and experiences and the depth of our connection with fans. We are creator-first, audience-focused, tech-forward, globally scaled.
Here, you’ll work with talented teams that move fast, think boldly and collaborate with purpose to deliver results. We aim high, champion the best ideas and win together, earning the trust of our employees, creators, partners and audiences every day. If you’re energized by the opportunity to help build the next-generation global media and entertainment company powered by creativity and technology, we’d be thrilled to welcome you aboard. LET’S GO!
In Australia, we deliver premium content on any screen, anytime, anywhere, via an enhanced viewing ecosystem. We pride ourselves on creating content that gets people talking and you can watch and stream for free on 10, 10 Drama, 10 Comedy and Nickelodeon, plus a vast array of Free Ad-Supported Streaming TV (FAST channels) as well as our subscription video on demand service Paramount+.
Network Ten is now looking for a Media Exchange Operator to join our busy Sydney station on a CASUAL basis, with hours and days varying depending on demand.
What you’ll do as a Media Exchange Operator:
You’ll combine your strong attention to detail and technical skills to ingest and prepare media for News and Production, working closely with newsroom and production staff to keep media-based operations running smoothly. Working with state-of-the-art technology in a supportive, high-morale team, you’ll have the chance to expand your skills, collaborate across business units and engage in the power of content.
This is a place where variety is the norm, teamwork is strong, and learning opportunities are everywhere.
Functions will also include:
- Ingesting media for News and Production, from local news gathering and production shoots to international satellite feeds.
- Scheduling records for News and Production, ensuring media assets are readily available within our Media Asset Management system for all our internal production teams and newsroom.
- Preparing and monitoring playout media for live studio News and Production, applying advanced workflow tools to track media through each stage of the process.
- QC of News and Production media assets, ensuring technical standards are maintained.
- Maintaining clear media metadata naming conventions and asset organisation within a vast media management system shared by a large number of users
- Maintaining archival requirements, ensuring media assets are properly kept for future use.
- Completing basic editing to prepare media for playout, or condense content where necessary.
- Liaising with newsroom and production staff, the Network Operations Centre (NOC) and acquisitions crews, ensuring all broadcast items are ready for edit when required.
- Distributing media to internal teams and external organisations, ensuring accurate and timely delivery.
What are we looking for in a Media Exchange Operator? What’s important?
- You will need to be a highly motivated self-starter who can thrive in a deadline driven environment
- Have effective communication skills with strong customer service focus.
- High attention to detail.
- Strong computer literacy and enjoy the use of new technology
- Ability to learn and adapt to continuously evolving technology, practices and procedures.
- Can work within a 24/7 day rotating roster.
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We embrace differences and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds regardless of factors such as race, colour, sex, language, religion, political or other opinion, national or social origin, property or birth. These grounds also include age, nationality, marital status, disability, place of residence and sexual orientation.
We’re honoured to have been named on Diversity Council Australia’s annual list of Inclusive Employers in 2023-24 and 2024-25. This acknowledgement highlights our commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued and supported.
Paramount ANZ acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as Australia's original storytellers and the first peoples of the lands where we create, broadcast and connect. We pay our respects to their timeless stories that continue to shape Country and culture.