Executive Producer, Sbs Cantonese

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 Role

Reporting into the Program Manager, this role will see you supporting the wider team and doing the following: 

• Ensuring audio and online content is produced and delivered in line with audience needs and editorial requirements
• Engaging with broadcasters to shape and plan editorial projects
• Assigning tasks and resources to others, supervising the development of multi-platform content and exercising appropriate editorial judgement
• Managing and leading a team of a large program (large means a program that produces more than 200 hours of content per week and manages over 6.5 full time equivalent employees).
• Actively engaging and seeking opportunities for cross divisional projects and activities that support SBS’s language strategy.

This role can be based in either our Sydney or Melbourne studios.

About you 

• Extensive journalist and radio experience in a multi-platform environment.
• Experience in managing a team, preferably in a broadcast environment.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with a range of stakeholders with strong collaboration skills
• Proven ability to work under pressure, meet strict deadlines and problem-solve
• Proficiency in English and in Cantonese, both written and spoken including clear broadcast delivery. (Candidates will be required to undergo a language assessment to demonstrate their proficiency in both Languages.)

Feel like you meet most but perhaps not all of the above criteria? We encourage you to apply for the position and let us know in your cover letter where there may be some areas for development.

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, health care checks, salary packaging, Employee Assistance Programme, flexible work arrangements and discounted gym membership nationally with FitnessPass.  
• 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!