Queensland Correspondent, News And Current Affairs, Special Broadcasting Service (Sbs)

• Join Australia's most multicultural broadcaster
• Full-time, ongoing position based in Brisbane
• A rare opportunity to lead news coverage as our dedicated Qld Correspondent

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 National Editor, World News within our News and Current Affairs team, as our Queensland Correspondent, you will report and compile TV, digital and radio stories for news output.

In this role you will:

• Provide comprehensive coverage of Queensland for SBS World News across multiple platforms.
• Plan and execute trips to gather stories in the field.
• Conduct interviews, and film sequences, for News and Current Affairs programs and NITV.
• Report live from the field and contribute to pooling arrangements with other networks and partners as required  
• Develop contacts within multicultural and First Nations communities to fulfill SBS's charter.
• Adapt between various news formats, including traditional television stories and live broadcasts.
• Contribute to forward planning and maintain necessary state bureau functions.

About You
Ideally, you will have:

• Minimum five years' experience in cross-platform journalism.
• Developed skills in video journalism, reporting, and production.
• Up-to-date training in first aid, defensive driving, and handling hostile environments.
• Detailed understanding of Queensland's multicultural and Indigenous communities.
• Ability to travel regionally as needed.

Feel like you meet most, but perhaps not all the criteria listed? Then, send through your detail as whilst we have specific requirements in mind, we can look at how we can bridge the gaps!

Some of the reasons to consider working with us:

• The people! a genuine sense of feeling included (we truly celebrate and welcome difference!) and being part of one of the most inclusive companies in Australia!
• The culture and the engagement of our workforce, we are proud to have an employee engagement score of 82% with low levels of employee turnover.  
• A brand that is not only recognisable but trusted and established, we have been broadcasting for over 40 years and we’re not done yet!
• We offer a range of benefits from, health care checks, salary packaging, Employee Assistance Programme, flexible work arrangements and for our Sydney based employee’s free gym membership!
• We also love to promote from within! we have allocated funds to do just that and help with training 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

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 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! 

Please note we do not accept unsolicited emails from agencies. All applications should be submitted through our official channels. Thank you

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