ABOUT NOVA:
NOVA Entertainment is Australia’s fastest growing audio entertainment business, creating experiences loved and shared by audiences. NOVA Entertainment owns and operates the Nova Network, the most listened to metro network in Australia, which includes Nova 96.9 Sydney, Nova 100 Melbourne, Nova 106.9 Brisbane, Nova 919 Adelaide and Nova 93.7 Perth, in addition to Australia’s premium intimate live music brand, Nova’s Red Room.
NOVA Entertainment also owns and operates Australia’s feel-good station, Smooth FM in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth, the talk station FIVEAA in Adelaide, Star 104.5 on the NSW Central Coast and the DAB+ stations - Smooth Relax, Smooth 80s, Smooth Vintage, Nova Throwbacks, Nova 90s, Nova Nation, and Coles Radio.
Our values are integral to who we are. We believe in creating and working in an environment that supports Unwavering Unity, Relentless Curiosity and Radical Empathy.
The Role:
NOVA Entertainment has an exciting opportunity for an innovative Senior Podcast Producer to join our team in Sydney. Reporting to the Managing Producer, you will be responsible for producing and editing existing podcast content and working on the development of new original content in a growing team.
What You'll Do:
We’re looking for a production superstar; someone who has exceptional organisation skills, a proven track record producing and editing high-quality podcast content, a knack for getting the best out of talent, the ability to think outside the box and come up with great content ideas and a strong work ethic.
You’ll be comfortable creating soundscapes, developing audio branding as well as the day-to-day content editing of your shows. You’ll manage hosts, shape stories, book guests, prep and outsource research, develop social content to promote your shows and work with a team to create award winning audio. You will work on several shows in various stages of production.
You should be detail-oriented, deadline-driven, growth-minded, and comfortable working in both a team and independently. You’ll have an eye for finding a compelling angle for any given subject, and an ability to tell a story both conversationally and creatively.
To be considered for the role you’ll need to submit a link to examples of podcasts you’ve produced and edited.
Skills You'll Have:
- Minimum 4 years professional podcast production experience
- Exceptional organizational skills, ability to prioritize work, and a track record for turning around audio on a tight deadline
- Ability to script and edit narrative in a creative way and write for different talent
- Be comfortable managing talent and providing constructive feedback
- A positive attitude and a team player
- The ability to integrate brands into creative content including turning a commercial briefs into compelling copy for host read ads or video/social extensions
- Intermediate to advanced experience in Adobe Audition
- Knowledge of sound recording and ability to troubleshoot in studio and field environments
- An understanding of how to turn podcast content into compelling social media posts
- Eagerness to take direction and grow in the position
To support & reward your success in this role we will offer the successful candidate:
- A high-performance culture where you will work amongst a team that prides itself on being engaged, dynamic and able to leap over any obstacle put before it
- Exclusive early bird access to the biggest events & concerts across Australia
- Additional leave days: Anniversary & Loyalty leave, Give back Leave, Mental Wellbeing days
- Access to Learning and Development programs & internal opportunities
- Access to health and wellbeing initiatives (Nova’s Life+ & Employee Assistance Program, mental health training programs)
- Amazing employee benefits from a huge variety of partners nationally (we don’t want to boast, but it is a lot)
- Frequent staff lunches & survey celebrations (2025 is already shaping up to be a BIG year with some BIG wins)
Nova Entertainment Diversity & Inclusion Commitment:
The Aim:
Promote a diverse workforce that invites people of all backgrounds to work and grow with us in their own unique way.
How we do it:
- Providing a work environment that embraces and values Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion - we have an active and ACRA Award-Winning D&I Committee that is passionate about ensuring Nova Entertainment supports and welcomes people from all abilities and all walks of life. This extends to our community work and sustainable charity initiatives.
- Supporting candidates that may have diverse needs by providing reasonable adjustments ensuring each candidate can put their best efforts into their application.
- By being allies of the LGBTIQA+ community and members of the Welcome Here initiative
- Best utilising our membership and guidance of the Diversity Council of Australia
@welcomehereproject #FollowTheRainbow #ACONWelcomeHere
What’s next?
- Successful applicants will be contacted within 5-10 working days.
- Our interview process will involve a telephone interview initially followed by up to 2 face-to-face interviews that may involve a panel and a prepared presentation
- Police Checks may be required.
- Please reach out during the application process if you think you may require any considerations for the recruitment process.
If this sounds like the perfect role for you, then what are you doing still reading this? Apply now! We can't wait to meet you!
