Production Coordinator

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 almost 50 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 

The SBS Creative department is part of the Marketing Division who deliver unique and innovative campaigns that connect Australian Audiences to the world of SBS.  

The Role 

The Production Coordinator’s main purpose is to support the Integrated Producer with the scheduling of work, bookings for the Creative team and tracking deliverables through the production process. 

This is not a creative role but you need to be a creative thinker, able to work collaboratively with the Creative team and be super organised with established methods and process to stay on top of multiple projects and requests. 

The day-to-day is varied and challenging with great opportunities to learn from the Producers in the team and develop your Production experience across television, print, digital and social across campaigns and our TV channels.

Reporting to the Lead Producer this role would see you:

• Supporting the production, design and promos team, with a focus on coordinating media and assets required for production. This includes but is not limited to traffic management, project management and general admin. 
• Tracking the production pipeline and manage all post production bookings in the Farmerswife software system, communicating any issues that may jeopardise deadlines.   
• Coordinating final checks and delivery of assets across multiple platforms. 
• Reporting on and maintain up to date subscriptions including production music to APRA, stock imagery clearances, licenses, photography clearances, talent releases.  
• Liaising with internal and external stakeholders to ensure that assets are available on time and to highest technical standards.  
• Being a guardian for our brands and platforms regardless of medium.  
• Maintaining up to date finance and workflow information within department software system including creating contracts, invoicing, scheduling, booking travel and general office administration.  

About you 

• Experience as a co-ordinator or assistant in a post-production or broadcast media environment. 
• Demonstrated experience in supporting or coordinating a team of people and keeping them organised and on track. 
• An eagle eye and outstanding attention the detail. 
• Some technical knowledge of file formats and delivery standards for creative assets. 
• Experience using project management or production tracking tools such as Smartsheet, Monday, Farmers Wife. 
• Experience with the Adobe suite of editing and design software is desirable however, an eagerness and propensity to be pro-active and learn new software is essential. 

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! 93% of our employees have stated that they are proud to work for SBS!  
• 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!