Executive Producer - Gujarati

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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

At the heart of SBS, Audio and Language Content have over 60 language teams engaging audiences in conversations on Australian and international news and current affairs, and connecting communities through stories and providing settlement information.

The Role

Reporting to the Program Manager, the role of Executive Producer is to develop and deliver the editorial strategy for the Gujarati language team. This includes team management, supervision of production and delivery of distinctive and innovative multi-platform content.

This role can be based from Sydney or Melbourne.

About you

We are looking for someone with advanced communication skills and proven experience in team management, journalism and/or media broadcasting. More specifically, you would have:

• Demonstrated experience in professional broadcast journalism including the production and presentation of multi-platform content (radio, online, social media) and ability to write compile and present news, sport and current affairs from a variety of sources.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English and Gujarati, including clear broadcast delivery. Candidates will be required to undergo a language assessment to demonstrate their proficiency in the Gujarati language.
• Basic computer skills including familiarity with Microsoft Word and Excel, email and digital audio editing/production software.
• Good administrative abilities including accuracy, numeracy, organisational skills and the ability to meet deadlines and pursue a task to completion.
• Proven ability to work under pressure, meet strict deadlines and problem-solve.
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills.
• Good understanding of the Gujarati speaking community in Australia.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain relationships with a range of stakeholders.

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.

Additionally it is critical that applicants have full working domestic rights to work within Australia and they can work from either our Sydney or Melbourne studios.

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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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.

To find out more about reasonable adjustments, please view our short video here.

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