Head of Audio and Communications

About us:

 What we do

Gravity Media delivers an unparalleled range of media services and solutions to clients worldwide utilising outside broadcast trucks, fly-packs and studios spanning the United Kingdom, ROI, Europe, the Middle East, the United States and Australia offering market-leading broadcast, technology, production, and post-production solutions across many of the world’s most-watched live events and entertainment programmes.

Our People

We have a passion for problem solving and thoughtful innovation and recognise our collective differences play a huge role in our success. Our teams are talented, passionate, dedicated, take pride in their work and support each other. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and are dedicated to attracting and developing talent, empowered through an inclusive culture. All suitably qualified applicants will be considered regardless of gender, race, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, religion, and age.

Leadership Behaviours

We hold high expectations of our leaders and managers who are responsible for driving the success of our people and the organisation. Our managers give clear communication, lead by example and feed back to foster growth and development of their team members. Management excellence is essential to the company’s success, and effective leadership requires a combination of interpersonal skills, strategic thinking, and a commitment to providing a positive and productive work environment.

Commitment to Equality

Gravity Media is an equal opportunity employer, and we welcome a diverse range of applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.

About the role:

Gravity Media Australia (GMA) is on the hunt for our next Head of Audio & Communications.

As Head of Audio & Communications, you will oversee a team of engineers and technicians, manage our overall equipment selection and maintenance across our facilities while working closely with the internal teams and suppliers to deliver high-quality broadcast solutions.

Based in our Mascot warehouse and Artarmon Production Centre in Sydney. You may be required to work in the field for major productions. This role will require some flexibility from time to time, including occasional weekends, late nights, and some public holidays when required.

Your day-to-day will include:

• Develop and implement audio and communication strategies and technical standards that align with the overall broadcast vision for GMA.

• Retain a current and up-to-date knowledge of all audio solutions; ensure knowledge of new systems and capabilities are communicated to field, maintenance and management teams within GMA.

• Lead, mentor, and provide training for a team of audio & communications engineers, technicians and assistants, overseeing their performance and development.

• Oversee the selection, installation, maintenance, and upgrade of all audio and communications equipment across GMA facilities including, but not limited to Outside Broadcast, Production Centres, SportsCom and Event Communications.

• Ensure information and design of the audio and communications equipment is kept up to date and communicated throughout the relevant teams.

• Work closely with the Engineering Workshop team to ensure faulty equipment is tracked to the manufacturer for repair and interim solutions are in place for ongoing projects.

• Provide advice to the Operations team via weekly meetings to ensure audio and communications crew are suitably allocated and audio equipment has been resourced for individual projects.

• Assist the Asset Management and Warehousing teams with resourcing of audio and communications equipment from quote to project inception.

• Foster and maintain relationships with current suppliers and manufacturers of relevant technologies.

• Develop and implement policies and procedures to improve the efficiency of the audio and communications department workflow.

About you:

• Extensive experience in broadcast audio engineering and production.

• Proven leadership and team management skills.

• Strong understanding of audio and communications technology, sound mixing, and recording techniques.

• Excellent problem-solving and diagnostic skills.

• Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with diverse teams.

• Familiarity with broadcast-specific audio equipment and software.

• Genuine interest in broadcast and new media.

• Flexibility around work hours and schedule demands.

• Keen interest in sports.

• Available to work outside of regular business hours if needed.

If you love broadcast audio & communications, thrive on solving problems and enjoy working with great people, this is the role for you