Punjabi storytelling, national reach - help SBS bring the community's voice to Australia at SBS Punjabi. Read more and apply to Australia's most diverse broadcaster.

 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.

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The Role

The Punjabi Digital Content Producer is responsible for the production and delivery of distinctive and innovative multi-platform content (podcasts, articles, and audiovisual content) for the Punjabi-speaking audiences.
Reporting to the Executive Producer within our Audio and Language Content team, this role will see you doing the following:

• Undertaking and assisting with a range of journalism and content production tasks to provide multiplatform content

• Proficiency in speaking, writing and typing in Punjabi as well as English. Also, you will be comfortable participating in a language assessment task as part of our interview process.
• Source leads and produce regular online content generating traffic to meet KPIs.
• Demonstrated professional experience using Facebook, X and Instagram would be an advantage.
• To plan and manage digital content campaigns for key community events.
• Contributing to divisional objectives through participation in cross-language content and other initiatives.
• Good administrative abilities, including accuracy, numeracy, organisational skills and advanced editorial skills.
• Using systems and equipment to edit and publish content.
• You will have a demonstrated track record of producing original stories about the Punjabi-speaking audience in Australia and be able to produce digital stories within tight deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain relationships with a range of stakeholders.

Candidates must have full working rights and reside in either Sydney or Melbourne to be eligible applicants. This role is being offered on a permanent, full-time basis.

About you

• Demonstrated experience in professional broadcast journalism including: Ability to undertake tasks involved in the planning, preparation, production, presentation and delivery of multiplatform content.

• Ability to write, compile and present news, sport and current affairs from a variety of sources.
• Computer skills including familiarity with Microsoft Word and Excel, and email.
• Proficiency in English and in Punjabi both written and spoken including clear broadcast delivery.

The Department

SBS is the most multilingual public broadcaster in the world. With 60 plus language services, we deliver news, information and entertainment and inspire social cohesion by connecting communities through multilingual conversations, helping everyone feel at home in Australia.

 The preferred candidate will be required to undertake language and journalist assessments as part of the recruitment process.

 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.

This role is classified as Level 2 (annual base salary $70,286 - $91,813) under SBS Australia's current Enterprise Agreement. The successful applicant will be offered remuneration that is commensurate with their skills and experience and in alignment with this framework. 

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 may 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.

SBS is proud to partner with the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower initiative, helping us create a workplace where people feel seen, understood, and supported.

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