Content Producer/Journalist

We are seeking an amazing Content Producer / Journalist to join the Cussons Media team, to drive high-end media production in some of the most incredible landscapes Australia has to offer.

• You'll be responsible for content creation for some of the biggest global brands in agriculture.
• This hybrid role includes incredible travel opportunities across Australia.
• Industry leading professional development and growth opportunities.
• Work with some of the best cinematographers and editors in the country.

This is too good an opportunity to be missed! Helping Agriculture Thrive is what we're all about at Cussons Media. We do this by creating high-end video, written, and audio content in paddocks across Australia, working with some of the world's largest agricultural businesses.

Our new Content Producer will work as part of a team doing pre-production, day of production, and post-production for unique video projects, as well as other exciting media content, including written and podcast work.

If you're looking for an interesting, fast-paced role showcasing the best innovation and technology the global-leading Australian agricultural industry has to offer, then Cussons Media might be right for you.

If you have hands-on experience as a journalist, or in high-end video shoots, including scripting, working with editors and cinematographers - and have a proven track record working in the wonderful agricultural sector (we reckon Australia's most important!) - then let's chat!

Oh, and if you can't wait to see some of the things you'll get up to as Cussons Media Content Producer - get a sneak peek on our socials @cussonsmedia.

Job Type: 12 month full-time contract with potential for extension to permanent.

Salary: $90,000 - $100,000 package excluding super - depending on skills and experience.

Location: This is a hybrid location role, including working from home and regular location-based production work - see the best of Australian agriculture!

Timing: Applications due by 15th January. Position commencement date to be negotiated with the successful candidate.

Your application must include a cover letter and a CV citing experience relevant to the position and at least two referees.

Job Title: Content Producer / Journalist

Job Type: 12 month full-time contract (or part time for the right candidate), with potential for extension to permanent.

Location: This is a hybrid location role, including working from home and location-based projects.

Supervisor / Manager: Head of Content

Salary: $90,000 - $100,000 package excluding super - depending on skills and experience.

Main Duties / Responsibilities:

• Be operationally responsible for multiple key projects for Cussons Media, including video, written, and audio content. This includes;
• Create high quality, innovative content media solutions for our clients, including;

• Pre-production
• Writing shoot briefs
• Briefing camera crew
• Organising logistics - number of shoot days, location of accommodation, travel times etc.

• Leading the day of production by actively directing camera crew and talent. This often involves sunrise / sunset call times and long days. While our office hours are 9am - 5pm, this role requires flexible hours for shoot and travel days in particular.
• Conducting effective and high quality interviews.
• Ensuring all required visual assets are captured.
• Nurturing relationships with clients, talent, and crew.
• Capturing behind the scenes content for Cussons Media SM channels.
• Managing logistics.
• Ensuring CASA drone rules are followed.

• Writing impactful scripts for our video editing team.
• Managing interview audio for transcription.
• Writing articles.
• Selecting and editing photos.
• Managing project approvals with talent and clients.
• Managing Talent Release Forms, including supply of copy to client as required.

• CM Head of Content
• CM CEO
• CM Technical Director
• Other CM Content Producers
• Cinematographers
• Video editors
• Graphic designers
• Researchers / technical writers
• Photographers
• Audio studio

• Clients - marketing team and field staff
• Talent

• Managing projects through project management software.
• Effectively using the CM database, including correct filing and naming of video versions.
• Use CM calendars to effectively manage workload.
• Other tasks as required.

Skills & Experience:

• Minimum five years journalism experience.
• High level skills in interviewing and scripting with impact.
• An understanding of how agricultural systems / seasons work and an interest in / passion for the sector.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• An ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Manual drivers licence.

Performance Goals / Behaviours:

• Be aligned with and actively live the Cussons Media values (see below).
• A commitment to innovation and continual improvement, particularly through the daily debrief process.
• Actively embrace the debrief process - understand that feedback may not always be what you want to hear, but in the Cussons Media culture of 'nameless-rankless-blameless' debriefing, it's that very feedback that drives individual and team growth, and continuous improvement.
• Use Cussons Media resources, including SOP's and asking colleagues, whenever you are unsure about a task.
• Be a team player.
• Actively engaging thoughtfully in our Wednesday Wins, where we celebrate team achievements.
• Present yourself in a professional way, including wearing Cussons Media branding when meeting with clients.
• Warm, engaging manner - every team member, client, and talent should feel valued.
• Complete tasks to tight deadlines on time.
• Detail oriented, while leaving room for creativity.
• Represent yourself and Cussons Media with honesty and integrity.
• Maintain a sense of humour and have fun!

Cussons Media Purpose: Helping Agriculture Thrive.

Cussons Media Mission: By 203.