Arabic News Supervising and Planning Producer

At SBS, we embrace difference and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

We also acknowledge the unique contribution that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples make to our society and our workplace through their enduring and continued connection to land, sea, sky and community.

About Us

SBS is one of the world's most unique and innovative media organisations, producing trusted, meaningful and engaging content that exists for all Australians to inspire, support and celebrate the diversity of our multicultural society. 

Our purpose, for the last 40 years, has reflected and explored the evolving diversity of Australia, investing in initiatives to deepen its connections with communities, sharing their stories and giving a voice to those often unheard, with the aim of increasing understanding and respect of the differences that make up Australia.

SBS is a truly distinctive network, showcasing multicultural, multilingual and First Nations stories otherwise untold in the Australian media.

The Department

Over the years, SBS has grown into one of the most unique and linguistically diverse multicultural broadcasters in the world today. Delivering SBS Charter-focused and community relevant, news, current affairs, information, entertainment and music, our services are available on radio, online, via digital television and social media, as well as offering a variety of podcasts. Servicing 60+ languages, SBS Radio and audio services are dedicated to the nearly five million Australians who speak a language other than English at home. 

To further deliver on our purpose and Charter, we have launched SBS-produced television news bulletins in Arabic. These bulletins are delivered Monday-Friday and focus on Australian news, particularly reflecting the perspectives of Arabic-speaking communities in Australia. The services also include national and international coverage of events and issues of particular interest and relevance to these communities.  

The Role 

We’re looking for a Supervising & Planning Producer, reporting to the Executive Producer of SBS Arabic TV News bulletin. 

The Arabic TV News Bulletin runs Monday to Friday and is part of our News and Current Affairs department.

This senior role will be responsible for supervising content, consistency, quality, legal compliance, workflows and timely technical delivery of Arabic News bulletin, supervise vision, scripts, GFX, appropriate supers, intros and request changes where needed. 

Please consider that candidates should be able to legally work in Australia.

About you 

We are looking for people who come equipped with: 

• Language - Proficiency in written and spoken English and broadcast standard Arabic is essential. Candidates will be required to undergo a language assessment to demonstrate their proficiency in Arabic.
• Journalism - Demonstrated experience in professional journalism.
• Managing pressure - Proven ability to work under pressure, meeting strict timelines.
• Broadcast experience - Experience Supervising and subediting TV content, including supervising vision, scripts, GFX, appropriate supers, intros.
• News and context - Understanding of national and international news and capacity to contextualise every day news.
• Legal framework - Understanding of Australia's legal framework and Media Law.
• Planning - Strong short and long term planning skills and coordination within the team and with the rest of the organisation. 
• Coaching - Ability to coach the team (eg. voice delivery and writing to pictures)
• Indigenous content - Understanding of the importance of Australia's Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures in SBS Charter and be genuinely interested in learning more, to assist deliver relevant and unique First Nations content to Arabic speaking audiences.
• Platforms -  Experience in providing content across all news platforms is an advantage. Understanding the craft of video editing is highly valued.
• Community - Understanding of the diversity within the Arabic-speaking community in Australia is important. 
• Systems - Demonstrated computer skills including familiarity with Microsoft Word, email and digital media editing/production software. 
• Stakeholders - Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with a range of stakeholders internally and externally.  

• Candidates should be able to legally work in Australia.

You’re interested. Great, what’s next? 

Please submit: 

• A Resume in English 
• A Cover Letter in English covering the following: why you are interested in this role at SBS, a brief overview of the skills and experience you bring in relation to the role, addressing the criteria.
• Examples of your journalism work in Arabic. 

You can either embed link/s to these files in your resume of cover letter. You will have the opportunity to upload a document as part of the application questions. If you have any difficulties uploading documents, please email us at *******@sbs.com.au. 

Some of the reasons to consider working with us

• The people! We truly celebrate and welcome difference at SBS and encourage everyone to bring their whole self to work, you’ll be part of one of the most inclusive companies in Australia!
• The culture and the engagement of our workforce! SBS is ranked in the top 25% of all media companies for employee engagement
• We offer a range of benefits; from flexible work arrangements, health checks, salary packaging, an employee assistance program and for our Sydney based employees, free gym membership and parking (subject to availability).
• We’re agile and innovative in the way we work, as well as being a trusted and established brand. At SBS we have been broadcasting for over 40 years and our future is packed with many more exciting developments!
• We also love to promote from within! We have allocated training funds to do just that and help bridge the gaps when moving from role to role.

Want to learn more? Then hit apply and take the first step to applying not just for another job but a possible whole new career in a purpose led organisation!

Not quite the right role for you? No problem, how about popping your details into our talent pool? Email us at ***************@sbs.com.au to let us know what roles would be of interest to you and we will keep you informed of when they arise! (If you no longer want to be listed in our talent pool, then just email  us and let us know and we will remove your detail).

For other opportunities within our organisation please visit our careers website SBS Careers - Working at SBS

Reasonable adjustments

SBS recognises that everyone is unique, and you might require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply and put your skills forward for consideration. If we can make some adjustments to the SBS recruitment/interview process to better enable you to shine, then please contact *******@sbs.com.au and let us know.

Adjustments may include but are not limited to; alternative application methods, interview setups, physical requirements, guidance for trans or gender diverse applicants, specific interview availability times and more.

We are shortlisting applications as they come in, so don’t delay apply today!