Presenter, Senior Producer And Indigenous Lead

Indigenous Identified Role

About Us

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. We're now looking for a Presenter, Senior Producer and Indigenous Lead to join our Indigenous News and Current Affairs team!

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

The purpose of The Presenter, Senior Producer & Indigenous Lead (NITV News) will play a central role in our team, working with the Senior INACA Editorial leadership team to shape the daily editorial of our news and current affairs coverage across our television and digital platforms. This is a senior role and you may be responsible for managing and developing more junior staff and taking on managerial responsibilities.

Reporting into the Head of Indigenous News and Current Affairs within our Indigenous News and Current Affairs team this role will see you:

• As a member of the NITV News on-air team, present NITV News bulletins and updates on a rostered basis, ensuring the highest professional standards of presentation, to ensure NITV retains its reputation as a credible and trusted source of news and information for First Nations communities.
• Undertake other on-air presenting roles as required (Nula, The Point or INACA specials)
• Write and sub-edit intros, live voice overs, live reads, updates, weather, teases, playoffs and promos for NITV News bulletins as required
• Conduct interviews in studio or in the field as required
• Representing NITV News externally at industry and Indigenous community events and engaging with communities and the media as required
• Provide Indigenous Editorial leadership, perspectives and guidance on NITV News output, including providing ‘cultural sense’ checks on all NITV News scripts, video and audio before they go to air, ensuring tone and language is culturally safe for Indigenous audiences
• Plan, prepare, assess, research, write, edit and produce high quality news and feature stories for TV, Online and other platforms as required, ensuring Indigenous voices, viewpoints, analysis and perspectives are centred

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

• Journalism and production skills
• Extensive experience as a journalist or producer
• Deep understanding of topics and issues of importance to First Nations people and communities, from a current and historical perspective
• Experience in an Indigenous editorial leadership role, including an understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural protocols, especially as they relate to news/media
• Excellent community contacts and strong long standing relationships in Indigenous communities, including an understanding of who has cultural authority to speak on certain issues

Feel like you meet most, but perhaps not all, the criteria listed? Then send through your details; whilst we have specific requirements in mind, we can look at how we may be able to bridge any gaps.

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!

The filing of this employment opportunity is intended to constitute a special measure under subsection 8 (1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975.