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. 

This role is classified as Level 3 role under SBS Australia's current Enterprise Agreement (with a base salary range of $91,814 - $99,376). The successful applicant will be offered remuneration that is commensurate with their skills and experience and in alignment with this framework. 

As a rostered shiftworker, additional shift penalty payments may apply for work performed outside of ordinary hours, including weekends and public holidays, as per the SBS Enterprise Agreement (EA). SBS may also require you to work reasonable overtime, where overtime will be paid at applicable rates in accordance with the EA. 

The Role 

We’re seeking a passionate journalist who shares our vision and is committed to showcasing our distinctive content, with a strong focus on news stories that support, celebrate, and reflect the diversity of Australia’s multicultural society. As Australia’s multilingual broadcasting service and in partnership with NITV, the national Indigenous broadcaster - SBS plays an increasingly vital role in the mainstream media landscape.

• Producing English news, features and interviews for audio including assigning, writing, subbing and distributing as required. 
• Creating and assigning stories for our audio language teams which have relevance to a wide range of communities, offering a broad content selection including but not limited to finance, health, science and technology 
• Ensure that our audio language teams are provided with timely coverage of major national and international news and current affairs and stories which reflect the SBS Charter. 
• Write, produce and present content in English for various digital platforms 
• Repurpose news and features into digital text stories 
• Backfill for Audio producer when required 
• Develop management skills 

About you 

Ideally, you will be: 

• A confident and creative Journalist with a strong eye for detail and the angles that matter to our audience. You’ll thrive on covering breaking news and be able to work with the Audio Team Leads to time manage other projects
• Committed to maintaining our editorial integrity and high standards of accuracy. You have an understanding of media law, as well as the importance of balance and impartiality in reporting
• Keenly interested in what’s happening in the world to develop storytelling in new and innovative ways to reach and engage wider audiences
• Passionate about providing news for all Australians 
• Keen to jump at the chance to tell stories that matter and seek to bring forward unreported stories
• Hungry to stay across new developments and trends in journalism and digital media
• Collaborative when engaging with teams across the business 

As part of our recruitment process, SBS may conduct reference checks and review information that is publicly available online, including social media profiles, in line with privacy and anti-discrimination laws. If we collect information from any other sources, candidates will be notified in line with privacy laws.

We value authenticity and expect all applications and submissions to reflect your own voice, ideas, opinions and critical thinking. While we recognise that AI tools may be used to support drafting CVs or cover letters, the final content must remain your own. Throughout the recruitment process, including interviews and assessment tasks, we ask that you do not use AI tools unless we explicitly advise otherwise.

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! 90% 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 Fitness Pass.  
• 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 50 years and our future is packed with many more exciting developments! 
• We also love to promote from within! Our divisions support development opportunities to help team members grow and move into new roles.
• 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! 

For other opportunities within our organisation please visit our careers website SBS Careers - Working at SBS 

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. 

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 careers@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. 

To find out more about reasonable adjustments with SBS, please view our video here.

We are shortlisting applications as they come in, so don’t delay, apply today!