AddressAt 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 Role
The Cross-platform Journalist is responsible for researching, compiling, reporting, producing news and feature content across SBS News platforms. The ideal candidate will be experienced in researching, writing, producing, voicing and editing news and feature scripts primarily for TV using both international and locally sourced material. They will also provide content for Audio and Online.
This role is a full-time position based in Sydney.
About you
Ideally, you will:
- Have two years’ demonstrable experience in journalism and news content production tasks for multiple platforms including TV, Audio and Online.
- Have a strong interest in and knowledge of current international and national events with the ability to identify and source interviews and information for strong news stories.
- Have strong organisational skills with the ability to work quickly under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
- Be a creative journalist who can generate original news content ideas and treatments.
- Be an effective communicator and consider yourself a team player.
- Be able to travel for breaking news coverage and work a 7-day shift work roster.
Ideally, you will also have:
- a Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, or a related field
- demonstrated experience in a media organisation
- strong writing and research skills
Feel like you meet most, but perhaps not all the criteria listed? Then, send through your detail as whilst we have specific requirements in mind, we can look at how we can bridge the gaps!
Some of the reasons to consider working with us
- The people! a genuine sense of feeling included (we truly celebrate and welcome difference!) and being part of one of the most inclusive companies in Australia!
- The culture and the engagement of our workforce, we are proud to have an employee engagement score of 82% with low levels of employee turnover.
- A brand that is not only recognisable but trusted and established, we have been broadcasting for over 40 years and we’re not done yet!
- We offer a range of benefits from, health care checks, salary packaging, Employee Assistance Programme, flexible work arrangements and for our Sydney based employee’s free gym membership!
- We also love to promote from within! we have allocated funds to do just that and help with training 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 noreplytalentpool@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 careers@sbs.com.au and let us know.
Adjustments 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.
To find out more about reasonable adjustments with SBS, please view our video here.
We are shortlisting applications as they come in, so don’t delay, apply today!
Please note we do not accept unsolicited emails from agencies. All applications should be submitted through our official channels. Thank you
To apply online, please go to http://sbs.com.au/careers
