With a content portfolio like no other media organisation in the country, SBS occupies multiple channels and platforms, and provides a unique opportunity for employees to help make Australia a better place to live.
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 $89,140 - $96,482). The successful applicant will be offered remuneration that is commensurate with their skills and experience and in alignment with this framework.
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 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
As Australia's longest-running international current affairs program, Dateline brings compelling stories from around the globe to Australian audiences through its award-winning documentaries. This role is an exciting opportunity to sink your teeth into the daring stories and special characters Dateline covers; to bring them to digital audiences; commission, edit and oversee digital first video and articles as well as contribute original content; and help Dateline elevate and innovate it’s suite of digital content.
The Role
We are currently seeking a dynamic and creative individual with strong digital video and writing skills to be ourâ¯Digital Editorâ¯forâ¯Dateline.â¯You will work closely with Dateline’s broadcast team to commission and oversee the best content for digital platforms, with emphasis on creating and guiding digital first video content for YouTube, Instagram and other third party platforms as well as overseeing written articles. The digital editor champions Dateline content, seeking the best ways to engage with digital audiences.
Key responsibilities include:
Ensure the best digital content opportunities for each Dateline episode are explored and ensure all content is to high editorial and production standards
Commission and provide clear guidance for digital videos for producers to shoot on location or back at base, including workshopping angles, structure and scripts with the Dateline linear team
Commission and edit staff-written feature articles as well as write original feature articles, oversee article production and distribution
Explore new digital opportunities for the Dateline brand including developing new content streams for short and long form video
Manage Dateline’s Third-Party platform channels in conjunction with the Digital Current Affairs Social Producer, and ensure best practice for optimisation
About you
We’re looking for someone who brings:
Demonstrated editorial experience in digital journalism, with emphasis on digital video production
A desire to innovate and stay on top of digital content trends
Strong video storytelling and writing skills: for scripts, articles, headlines, social assets
Demonstrated ability to edit articles and digital video scripts and oversee them from pitch to production with a strong level of autonomyâ¯
A thorough knowledge of international affairs and ability to tell these stories to Australian audiences.
Strong communication skills and eagerness to collaborate
Video editing skills, including experience with Premiere Pro are highly desirable
Strong understanding of third party platforms and video performance analytics
Please include examples or links to any scripted articles or video work you’re proud of, as part of your cover letter.
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! 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!â¯â¯
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.â¯
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! 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.
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 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 now!