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    1.0
    Senior Producer
    Apr 2026
    Sydney NSW 2000Less than 1 year in the role, former employee
    Avoid.The perception & the reality are vastly different. You only discover after taking on the job
    The good thingsSome good, professional people.
    The challengesTerrible management. Out of touch, zero empathy and six day weeks for poor pay. Horrible place to work overall.
    2.0
    Traffic Coordinator
    Apr 2026
    Canberra ACT 26003 to 4 years in the role, former employee
    Ok for a short time
    The good thingsIt can be a good place to get some experience in data entry/admin.
    The challengesMassive turn over of staff. Its just relentless. Constantly training new people. If you stay longer than 6 months you are now a veteran. I think that could be easily solved by paying a livable wage. The workload is large and fairly brainless.
    1.0
    Prefer not to disclose
    Mar 2026
    Brisbane QLD 40006 to 7 years in the role, former employee
    Completely lost trust that management are there to support.
    The good thingsWas able to attend fun charity and sporting events.
    The challengesThe way the team is managed needs to be majorly overhauled. There is too much of a focus on perfection and perception to the market which has a negative effect on the team internally. There is an attempt to show that they care about your progression but they are prepared to turn away from you the minute things gets too hard.
    3.0
    Sales Coordinator
    Feb 2026
    Melbourne VIC 3000Less than 1 year in the role, former employee
    Good place for networking and developing skills, but the office vibe and workload were a let-down
    The good thingsIf you enjoy building stakeholder relationships, this role is for you. Opportunity to participate in industry events. Good variety of tasks every day, most days consist of something different so it doesn't get boring. Good opportunity to network.
    The challengesManagement was lacking during my initial weeks, and the support felt minimal. Training consists of tedious modules and occasional 1-on-1 sessions. A bit of a clique mentality in the office, and it wasn't the friendliest place to work. Large workload with little reward.
    1.0
    Would never work with the Pilbara manager again
    Oct 2025
    Karratha WA 6714Less than 1 year in the role, former employee
    One sentence lets go one word = Horrific
    The good thingsUnfortunately only have good things to say prior to the new manager's arrival
    The challengesStaff Morale, Working environment, Better management, Better HR, Better hiring process so when new people start existing staff don't leave due to bad judgement of character
    1.0
    Sales Account Executive
    Aug 2025
    Rockhampton QLD 47001 to 2 years in the role, former employee
    Put me off working in Media ever again after 10 years in the industry.
    The good thingsGood manager who was genuinely interested in building a good (small) team culture between News & Sales. The people I directly worked with were great.
    The challengesFocused on revenue and their reputation. Terrible pay for the expected work and hours you put in (although better commission than our metro counterparts), and the kicker was that some of my salary each month went towards subsidising my clients to go on trips, living it up with management. Constantly cutting staff as they outsource functions to the Philippines. Constantly creating new roles in Sydney for more managers and directors. Old and outdated processes and software/tech. Despite the rhetoric of how 'progressive' a company they are, and how 'supportive' they are of female/diverse/LGBTQ+ identifying employees, it's still a boys club for white men, and women who act like those same white men.
    3 people found this helpful
    1.0
    Schedule Coordinator
    Jul 2025
    Canberra ACT 2600Less than 1 year in the role, former employee
    Don't work here! Awful experience.Traumatising. The work itself was actually good, but the staff and management could use a serious ego check. "Some" long nights = every single night. Insane lack of communication.
    2 people found this helpful
    1.0
    Account Executive
    Mar 2025
    Townsville QLD 48103 to 4 years in the role, former employee
    Disappointing experience.
    The good thingsCompany profile looks good on resume. Met some great coworkers that will be friends for life.
    The challengesToxic work environment and poor office culture. Incredible workload with little to no support. Bonus and base wage structure does not reflect the work expectation. High staff turnover. Outdated systems and processes. No accountability placed on management for their behaviour or performance.
    2 people found this helpful
    1.0
    Administration Manager
    Jan 2025
    Sydney NSW 20001 to 2 years in the role, former employee
    Channel 7 used to be great - consumed by bad management, greed
    The good thingsGood hard working friendly peers and staff.
    The challengesAwful management and HR and ego's
    1 person found this helpful
    2.0
    Sales Role
    Oct 2024
    Melbourne VIC 3000
    Unfulfilling
    The good thingsI made some life long friends
    The challengesHigh staff turnover and gaps across all teams that are not filled Low pay with high workload Unachievable bonus structure Below average systems and processes that do not support high volume of work Lack of training and development Outdated programming
    3 people found this helpful
    2.0
    ENG Camera Operator/editor
    Oct 2024
    Townsville QLD 4810
    Empty promises and lies
    The good thingsI worked with some great people within the office that tried to support me despite flack from management.
    The challengesLittle to no support for career progression, will employ people from major cities to fill positions in regional areas instead of hiring local talent. Was promised a full time role after 2 months of 'work experience'.
    3 people found this helpful
    1.0
    Printer
    Jan 2024
    Perth WA 6000Less than 1 year in the role, former employee
    Toxic
    The good thingsNothing - By far the worst job I have ever worked in. Unbelievably toxic management.
    The challengesAs I mentioned the management was what led me to leave.
    2 people found this helpful
    1.0
    Digital Journalist
    Nov 2023
    Sydney NSW 20001 to 2 years in the role, former employee
    Had high expectations joining such a well known and respected news brand but soon the digital team lacking in knowledge and resources.
    The good thingsThere are some great people who work here.
    The challengesCompletely out of touch management, no sense of direction, unrealistic expectations and very little room for career progression.
    2 people found this helpful
    1.0
    Producer
    Nov 2023
    Sydney NSW 20005 to 6 years in the role, former employee
    Baffling how a company claiming to be at the forefront of the digital space can be so backward.
    The good thingsSome great and talented people do work here. But they're usually undervalued, underappreciated and overworked.
    The challengesBackwards management, smokescreen of innovation masking a complete lack of direction, managers who have no clue about managing people or their departments, senior management focussed on the wrong growth areas in the media landscape.star
    5.0
    Advertising
    Oct 2023
    Perth WA 6000
    Great place for career growth & opportunity
    The good thingsNo other Media Organisation in Perth can offer the level of career opportunities that SWM can. The Advertising team is the biggest in WA with a lot of roles & specialities. SWM is also imbedded within the community connecting & giving back to the people in WA. As a staff member that means you can volunteer with things like Telethon and be a part of that too.
    The challengesIt is a high performing culture which isn't for everyone. But if you are the type of person that wants to grow your career & deliver amazing results... you won't have an issue.
    1 person found this helpful
    1.0
    Journalist/Producer
    Sep 2023
    Maroochydore QLD 4558Less than 1 year in the role, former employee
    Would not recommend to my worst enemy
    The good thingsGood staff in other areas and departments that provided comic relief and support during awful times.
    The challengesUnreasonable workloads and expectations, extreme lack of empathy and care from management with no assistance and a constant source of fear and dread. Management refused to listen to feedback, accept any other ideas, and would treat staff awfully. No wonder there's such a high turnover. Was unable to address my concerns with HR or management as I was not listened to, or offered an exit interview.
    2 people found this helpful
    5.0
    Facilities Manager
    Sep 2023
    Osborne Park WA 6017Less than 1 year in the role, current employee
    A fantastic family oriented company
    The good thingsgreat environment and great support
    The challengesnothing noteworthy to mention
    3.0
    advertising
    Aug 2023
    Osborne Park WA 6017
    learnt alot.
    The good thingsGood culture on the advertising floor
    The challengeslimited budget and resources for fastest growing part of the business
    4.0
    Sales Role
    Mar 2023
    Wollongong, Illawarra & South Coast NSWLess than 1 year in the role, current employee
    Enjoying the role and company and plan to continue.
    The good thingsI've only been with the company for a short time but have enjoyed my time so far and found everyone to be friendly and supportive. Media is evolving and Seven are aware of this and taking steps to evolve the business to match.
    The challengesEvery role/organisation experiences challenges and Seven is no different. Systems, processes and communication can all be improved but I have found that in other jobs too. Nothing that can't be overcome with teamwork and support, which is available.
    4.0
    Reporter
    Feb 2023
    1 to 2 years in the role, former employee
    Amazing experience for a young journalist in a supportive newsroom.
    The good thingsInvaluable experience in a high-functioning newsroom. Mentors and producers are very helpful and supportive. Amazing opportunity to develop journalism skills. Was able to clock-off as soon as my work was complete.
    The challengesVery fast-paced environment. Strict deadlines.
    1.0
    Coordinator
    Nov 2022
    9 to 10 years in the role, former employee
    Awful, I wasted the best years of my life here
    The good thingsThe people I worked with were great
    The challengesThe low pay! I have to laugh when I see 'competitive salary' written on new job ads. What a load of bunkam. You aren't given yearly increases in line with CPI. Instead, you have to fight tooth and nail for tiny increases to pay - I had three pay increases over 10 years.
    7 people found this helpful
    2.0
    Helpdesk Specialist
    Oct 2022
    1 to 2 years in the role, former employee
    Fast paced but a toxic culture
    The good thingsIt was fast paced and a great place to learn. They paid for training and were willing to let me get involved in projects which tested my skills.
    The challengesThe workplace culture is not great. When I look back on my experience, I realise just how badly I didn't see the toxicity. There are also many powerful personalities, both in the department I was in and in other areas that put everyone down. Also due to the age of the company and how much is going on, there is a lot to learn. It's information overload which took me a while to learn but I believe it did help me in the end.
    2 people found this helpful
    4.0
    Coordinator
    Jun 2022
    7 to 8 years in the role, former employee
    It's been a great journey so far.
    The good thingsPeople are great and supportive. There is a diverse bunch of people who work collaboratively and want to be creative.
    The challengesI can only speak for myself, there is limited space for growth or transition to other areas or it can take time. There can be a lot of pressure to get things done pronto. It is expected as it is TV.
    2 people found this helpful
    1.0
    Executive
    Mar 2022
    Disappointed
    The good thingsNot Applicable to my experience.
    The challengesEverything from start to finish. Double standards.
    3 people found this helpful
    1.0
    Finance
    Nov 2020
    3 to 4 years in the role, current employee
    Senior Management is arrogant and only about themselves , they dont care about their hard working employees
    The good thingsthe people besides senior management and getting to go to show productions
    The challengessenior management , no bonuses , no perks , no pay rises ! they have no money !
    2.0
    Technologist
    May 2020
    Less than 1 year in the role, former employee
    A good first step on the Australian market
    The good thingsExperience in the media
    The challengesTechnology department under "construction" former CEO was not aware of the importance of technology for TV
    3 people found this helpful
    1.0
    News Reporter
    Mar 2020
    The culture has gone downhill fast since the cost cutting.
    The good thingsIt used to be a vibrant exciting Organisation but cost cutting has hit the business hard affecting its culture.
    The challengesCut-throat business - employees are extremely competitive to the detriment of the company.
    5 people found this helpful
    1.0
    Rather not say
    Mar 2020
    Left me scarred
    The good thingsHard working colleagues
    The challengesTurbulent and unmanageable work environment
    9 people found this helpful
    1.0
    Reporter
    Feb 2020
    former employee
    Low salary meant I had no choice to leave. Met some great people, but the pay is terrible.
    The good thingsFriendly, enthusiastic people.
    The challengesSalary way below industry standard. Despite being promoted, no pay rise. Absorbing other peoples jobs who would leave and not be replaced. No money to spend anywhere. Was given a stack of paper to hold up my computer. Softwares needed to do my job taken off me to save company money. Micromanaging boss getting involved when doesn't need to.
    5 people found this helpful
    5.0
    Digital Person who does Digital Stuff for the Digital team
    Feb 2020
    current employee
    I love every minute here, and I can't wait to see the business further embrace and unlock the kind of revenue and audience opportunities that online/digital can and will provide.
    The good thingsAwesome team culture. Always enjoyable coming to work when we're all passionate about the same goals.
    The challengesIt's challenging to be in a side of a company with enormous growth whilst suffering from the same sort of cut-backs and restrictions placed on declining parts of the business. The industry is changing rapidly, but cut backs and restrictions should not be company wide if there are high growth areas providing some serious ROI.
    3 people found this helpful
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