Content Operations Lead, Digital Archive

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.

Join Nine, Australia’s largest locally owned media company, in a once-in-a-generation leadership role. As the Lead of Content Operations, you will spearhead a landmark project to digitise and productise Nine’s vast content archive. This isn’t just about storage; it’s about creating a lasting social and historical legacy for Australia. You will bridge the gap between legacy content and the future, leveraging AI-powered tools to transform historical assets into innovative digital products and new revenue streams.

Day to day you will:

• Define and execute the strategic operational lifecycle for Nine’s Digital Archive across broadcast and publishing.
• Act as the ultimate custodian for metadata governance, schema strategy, and end-to-end digital content rights.
• Lead the adoption of AI-powered tools for automated logging and enrichment while maintaining "human-in-the-loop" quality standards.
• Collaborate with Product, Engineering, and Data Science teams to ensure archival pipelines are technically robust and cost-efficient.
• Navigate complex legal frameworks to clear digitised content for commercial use and multi-platform distribution.
   

What you’ll bring:

• 12+ years of experience in media operations, digital asset management (DAM/MAM), or senior leadership fields.
• Technical mastery of cloud infrastructure and the practical application of AI/ML in content workflows.
• Executive-level acumen with the ability to influence C-suite stakeholders and articulate complex operational strategies.
• Proven experience in organisational design and change management within a high-performance culture.
• Deep knowledge of various broadcast and publishing formats, combined with a passion for preserving media history.
   

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.