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.

At SBS, we embrace difference and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds including Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people. We want your vibrancy, language, culture, experiences and abilities to add that bit of sparkle, light up our screens and further strengthen our teams!

The Department

The Audience Data & Insights Team, forms part of the Corporate Strategy Division. The team is evolving with the work we do, paving the way for SBS’s audience-led, data driven transformation, for the benefit of all Australians. A team of passionate and curious researchers, we strive through creating opportunities through insights to tell stories.

About the role

This role is responsible for research focused on audiences, delivering a deep understanding of their content, platform and language needs, ultimately supporting SBS as a distinctive network. The role will take a considered approach to the research that is inclusive and representative of diverse communities. Managing bespoke research that uses insights to inform strategy and support key business initiatives.

Reporting into the Audience Research Lead, this role will see you doing the following:

• Developing clear actionable insights to help shape business strategy and present to senior decision makers, across the business to inform and guide their decisions
• Working across the business to deliver a broad spectrum of audience research, including post campaign evaluations, and digital product satisfaction studies
• Driving customer centricity and drive a deep understanding of audience motivations, behaviours and their impact on brands and products
• Working with the Audience Research team on various multilingual research activities
• Actively contribute to the organisation’s understanding of the changing media landscape, by monitoring industry sources and sharing relevant information with the wider team
• Keeping up-to-date with industry research technologies and innovations in the market for optimal audience measurement

About you

• An experienced researcher, curious to understand diverse Australian audiences
• 3 years + market research experience desired, with broadcast or media knowledge an advantage
• Strong analytical skills, accuracy with data and attention to detail
• Ability to produce impactful and actionable insights to key stakeholders, in the form of written reports and presentations
• Strong organisation and project management skills, that lend to managing complex research projects
• An open-minded team player that is culturally led

This is a full-time 6 month contract, Sydney based, hybrid role (3 days in the office)

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 Passport .  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 40 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!

Not quite the right role for you? No problem, how about popping your details into our talent pool? Email us at talentpool@sbs.com.au to let us know what roles would be of interest to you and we will keep you informed of when they arise! (If you no longer want to be listed in our talent pool, then just email to let us know and we will remove your detail).

For other opportunities within our organisation please visit our careers website SBS Careers - Working at SBS

Reasonable adjustments

SBS also 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 setup, physical requirements, guidance for trans or gender diverse applicants, specific interview availability times and more.