Librarian - News And Affairs

• 12 month contract
• Flexible working, blend of home and office
• Work for Australia's only dedicated First Nations channel!

NITV is a First Nations led organisation that holds a special place in the Australian Media Landscape. The team fosters a collaborative and supportive work environment and is passionate about the growth of Indigenous stories and story tellers.

About the role

The NITV Indigenous News and Current Affairs team (INACA) is looking for a highly organised, enthusiastic media librarian to manage the flow of original material through the newsroom.

The INACA librarian will support daily news broadcasts, online content creation and current affairs programs to bring Indigenous stories and perspectives to a wider Australian audience.

The Department

NITV’s vision is to be recognised as having meaningful and positive impact on the lives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. NITV’s purpose is to support and strengthen the oldest living culture in the world.

Celebrate and champion the place of unique, inspiring storytelling through Indigenous voices. Share culture, language and lessons today to develop strong leaders and champions tomorrow.

Use our strengths to foster change, champion equality and make an impact.

Build a legacy of strong, sustainable Indigenous Media for the future.

The Role

We are looking for a candidate with experience in information management, data entry and database systems to work alongside our small team of journalists, producers, and production staff in our Sydney newsroom. In this role you will:

• Research and respond to requests to retrieve footage for INACA programs and projects
• Template and shortlist news bulletins, current affairs programs and raw footage accurately recording all relevant information with particular attention to the names and correct titles of key figures featured.
• Confidently navigate the non-linear system to find and to archive clips, adding the appropriate metadata.
• Liaise effectively with NITV News journalists, producers and production staff.
• Maintain a thorough knowledge of national and international news and Indigenous affairs.

This role is a full time position, based in our Sydney newsroom,

About you

Ideally you will have:

• Experience in database management and a keen eye for detail in data entry with experience in a News Library or similar environment highly regarded.
• Strong analytical and research skills particularly database and Internet-based research.
• Sound knowledge of local and international news and Indigenous affairs.
• Well-developed oral and written communication skills including the ability to liaise effectively with journalists and team members.
• A positive and solutions oriented attitude, with the ability to work under pressure and meet strict broadcast deadlines
• A sound knowledge of Indigenous Affairs, culture and issues as well as an understanding of correct protocols when dealing with Indigenous communities and individual communities.

We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates to apply.

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!

At SBS, it’s not just what you do but how you do it. We’re looking for people who share our passion and hold our strong values, diverse workforce and inclusive culture.

To apply online, please go to http://sbs.com.au/careers