Cantonese Video Producer

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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

SBS’ Audio and Language Content division (SBS Radio) is investing in our digital future and evolving our multilingual offering to ensure that it meets the changing consumption needs of multicultural communities. As part of this, we are seeking a skilled Cantonese-speaking Video Producer to contribute to the success of our Chinese language teams in using online channels to reach Chinese-speaking communities in Australia. 

The Role

The role reports to the SBS Chinese Senior Editor. It is a rostered casual position located in either our Sydney or Melbourne Bureau.

• Create engaging video content for our Chinese-language services on web and social media in collaboration with the SBS Cantonese content team. The team have made a significant shift towards digital platforms in recent years, and this role will help accelerate the growth of our digital audiences.
• Execute our video strategy to reach new audiences, deepen engagement and reach KPIs.
• Sourcing, shooting, producing and editing video content for social media and web, working primarily in Adobe Creative Cloud. 
• Organise and film on-location shoots, and online and on-location interviews.
• Publish video content to multiple platforms (such as the website, Facebook, WeChat, YouTube) and meet agreed deadlines.
• Attend editorial planning meetings, generate ideas, and identify content opportunities.

It is a requirement of this role that incumbents are fully vaccinated with an approved Covid-19 vaccination in line with the ATAGI guidelines which include booster shots. We do however have a medical exemption process and we would be happy to discuss your application should this be applicable to you.

About you

To be successful you will be a team player with experience creating short form video content for social and web. You will share our curiosity about the world and see value in diversity and building social cohesion in Australia. 

• A solid understanding of the Chinese community in Australia and the kind of content that will best appeal to these audiences.  
• Experience creating video for social media and or web from start to finish, preferably in a news context.
• Experience producing video and graphics using the Adobe suite (Photoshop, Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects).
• Skills in graphic design and animation are desired.
• Native or bilingual proficiency in Cantonese and English. A language test may be part of the recruitment process.
• Excellent journalistic and storytelling skills, and sound editorial judgement. You will be ready to pitch original ideas and be able to identify stories that will make engaging and on-charter video content.
• An excellent understanding of the Chinese-speaking community in Australia.
• Demonstrated understanding of the digital and social media landscape, including trends in video.
• Demonstrated experience using a CMS: Brightspot, WordPress or any similar platform.
• Demonstrated experience publishing video content to social media (using CMS, WeChat, Facebook, YouTube etc).
• Good understanding of creative rights management.
• Excellent eye for detail and ability to work to tight deadlines.
• Must be reliable, flexible, proactive and passionate about working collaboratively.

This role works in collaboration with staff of SBS Cantonese & SBS Mandarin.

Please include a cover letter with your application that explains why you would be a good fit for the role and why you’d like to work for SBS.

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!

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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.

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