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As the world of live sports demands ever more spectacular and immersive viewing experiences, Nine is pushing the boundaries of what's possible. Leading the charge is our pioneering drone program, now soaring to new levels of innovative coverage. We sat down with Shaun Wellfare, Senior Production Camera Operator and one of Nine’s senior drone pilots, to understand how this technology is enhancing the art of live sports coverage.

At Nine, we're not just a collection of successful media brands—we're a community where careers thrive. We know that some of our best talent is already walking our halls (or logging in remotely), and that’s why internal mobility plays a role in our people strategy.

Recently returning from representing Australia at Cannes Lions Festival, Tayla Orr shares her insights on the learnings from the event she’ll be applying to her role, and what it’s like working on cross-platform campaigns for Nine’s internal creative agency, Powered.

At Nine, "Walk the talk" is more than just a saying; it's a core value that shapes careers and fosters a culture of integrity and continuous learning. We sat down with Product Manager Kiri Winfield, a recent recipient of Nine’s "Walk The Talk" Spark award, to understand how this value guides her daily work and has propelled her career journey at Nine.

Reporter Penelope Liersch shares her insights on reporting on one of Australia’s most highly documented court cases, the trial of Erin Patterson. The podcast she co-hosts, "The Mushroom Trial: Say Grace”, reached a milestone one million downloads before the verdict. The achievement highlights the dedication she and co-host Erin Pearson (Court Reporter with The Age) have to storytelling that delves far beyond the typical daily news cycle.

With Agile Australia's 2025 conference centred around 'Delighting our Customers', two of Nine's Iteration Managers took to the stage to deliver an interactive workshop, 'The Rescue Mission Game,' highlighting the importance of people over process.

Learning on the job, tackling diverse projects, and building products that reach millions - Anubhab's journey has been packed with growth.

With 24 years of experience, she shares her top tips for thriving as a Production Manager and ensuring live events like the AO run seamlessly.

Maulik shares some of the engineering hurdles his team have tackled and how these challenges keep things fresh and interesting.

Innovation, teamwork, and unique career opportunities are all part of the recipe to the team’s success.

Ana Hernandez from the 9Now team shares her secrets on how agile methodologies ensure seamless coverage under high-pressure conditions.

Starting as an intern while finishing her degree, Kate has risen through the ranks to Senior Software Engineer. Read her story here.