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 Content and Production role under SBS Australia's current Enterprise Agreement with a base salary range of $68,239- $89,139 (full time equivalent). 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. 

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 principal purpose of SBS News and Current Affairs is to provide the most accurate, balanced, and detailed coverage of international and major domestic news across all platforms. It is our role to deliver depth and analysis to help our audiences understand often complex issues. We also seek to showcase stories from within our many communities that reflect constructively on multiculturalism & Indigenous affairs. 

The Role 

Reporting to the Social Lead, the Casual Social and Video Producer will play a critical role in delivering impactful and engaging content for audiences on third party platforms. Working closely with the Video and Social Supervising Producer, the design team and the wider social-video team, this role spans content creation, news production/distribution and community management.  

Key responsibilities include: 

• Enhancing SBS Content: ensuring our content aligns with the distinct identity of SBS, adheres to its digital strategy and Charter, and reflects its values of balance and accuracy. 

• Platform-specific Content Creation: You'll pitch and create content tailored for various platforms, managing the publishing process and optimizing content for maximum reach and impact. 

• Original Content Production: Alongside repurposing existing content, you'll also be involved in creating original articles, social media posts and videos as needed. 

• Optimising Content for Distribution: Your role includes editing, formatting, and optimizing videos and social media posts for third-party platforms. 

• News Monitoring and Analysis: Using your strong news sense and journalistic intuition, you'll keep across and digest major news events, trending and developing stories and use this information to inform your pitches. 

• Team Collaboration: You'll work closely with various teams within SBS to coordinate content creation, publishing schedules, and overall digital news output schedules for social media platforms.  

About you 

We’re looking for someone who brings: 

• Journalism Experience: Demonstrated experience in digital journalism, particularly in video and social media. 

• Strong Editorial Judgment: Your ability to exercise sound editorial judgment will be essential, along with being a team player who can adapt to various tasks. 

• Ethical Awareness: An understanding of journalistic ethics and media law, including content verification practices and risk management on third party platforms.   

• Digital Proficiency: Experience in digital production, including working with publishing and scheduling platforms, content optimization, and managing third-party platforms. 

• Data Literacy: Ability to make data-informed decisions and analyse content performance metrics. 

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!