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 5 role under SBS Australia's current Enterprise Agreement (with a base salary range of $106,689 to $126,040). 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

Dateline is Australia’s longest-running international current affairs program, featuring engaging stories about issues impacting people around the world.

If you’re a creative thinker and storyteller who is passionate about what’s going on in the world right now, and you want to work on a multi award winning TV series, SBS has a job for you.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced producer/editor with solid story producing and editing experience.

In this role you will creatively produce and edit half-hour documentary style episodes working closely with reporters and producers to make audience focused international current affairs. You will be required to produce, script and edit acquisitions, and liaise with film makers and distributors from around the world. 

You will be involved in the entire lifecycle of an episode from story research and development and pre-production planning, managing teams on location, ingest and media management, through to scriptwriting, editing, delivery and archiving. There will be plenty of opportunity to be creative and to experiment with various visual storytelling styles.

We are looking for a compelling and innovative storyteller who can help make our content reach as many people as possible across all platforms.

About you

• Experience producing and editing current affairs, factual TV, or documentary, with broadcast credits. Please provide links to recent edits along with your application.
• Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects and the wider Adobe Creative Cloud suite of apps.
• A high level of technical proficiency across Mac and PC computer systems.
• Strong editorial skills with experience researching, writing pitches and scripts for current affairs or factual TV.
• Fantastic written, verbal and interpersonal skills
• Experience as a camera operator desired but not essential.

As part of our recruitment process, SBS may review information that is publicly available online, including social media profiles, in line with privacy and anti-discrimination laws.

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!

Your Application

Please include links to recent producing and editing work in current affairs, factual TV, or documentary, with broadcast credits, within your resume or cover letter.

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 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! 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