Content Operations Lead, Digital Archive

Join Nine Australias largest locally owned media company in a once-in-a-generation leadership role. As the Head of Content Operations you will spearhead a landmark project to digitise and productise Nines vast content archive. This isnt just about storage; its 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 Nines 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.
   

Qualifications :

What youll 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.
   

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:

• 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:

Were committed to a safe respectful and inclusive Nine. From day one youll 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.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time