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 2 under SBS Australia's current Enterprise Agreement with a base salary of up to $80,072 p.a plus Superannuation. 

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

The SBS In Language team works closely with government and commercial clients in the Culturally & Linguistically Diverse (CALD) space to deliver over 1,000 projects annually across a broad range of CALD production services.  These services range from specialist strategic consulting, translation services, subtitles, voice over and typesetting, to full-scale video production, ensuring external and internal clients can reach their target audiences in their preferred language.     

The Role

Reporting to the Studio Operations Manager, the Project Producer (Audio) will play a critical role delivering high quality audio production, project management and support services to the wider production team.  

Key responsibilities include:

• Recording and producing audio content according to each individual project brief and broadcast specifications.  For example, a 30-second linear or digital campaign for radio broadcast through to time-coded and narrated video resources.
• Providing in studio guidance and direction to voice over talent reading scripts written in English and in other languages.
• Developing and maintaining relationships with translators, voice and video talent, production team colleagues, key account managers and other internal and external stakeholders.
• Maintaining accurate project information and updating data in relevant project management tools and systems.
• Providing production and administrative support to team members working on other projects such as subtitling, language translations and video production.

This role is based from our Federation Square studios in a hybrid mode.

Applicants must either be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident to be appointed into this permanent ongoing role.

About you

We’re looking for someone who brings:

• A proven background and experience in broadcast quality audio production
• Strong administrative and project management skills
• Demonstrated experience using Avid ProTools and Adobe Creative Suite
• Strong ability to guide and direct talent (in English or other languages)
• Minimum 2+ years of relevant experience in the multimedia production space

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!  
• 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 here.

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