NITV & SBS are committed to ensuring that we explore, respect and celebrate the stories of First Nations people and share culture and knowledge with all of Australia through our stories and news and current affairs that you can trust.  

National Indigenous Television (NITV) are looking for a passionate journalist to contribute to the network’s rich storytelling across television and digital platforms.   

The role  

Reporting to the Executive Editor, the successful applicant will write and produce daily stories for NITV News and online content for NITV’s digital platforms.  

• Research, write and produce news content for television and digital platforms with a primacy of Indigenous voice and perspective on a daily ensuring they are in-line with SBS Purpose & Values, SBS Codes of Practice and Editorial Guidelines  
• Write online copy for fast turnaround on breaking news.  
• File daily to NITV News on all platforms  
• News reading/presenting opportunities  
• Filing to long form current affairs program, The Point  
• It is a requirement of this role that incumbents are vaccinated with at least two doses of an approved Covid-19 vaccination. We do however have a medical exemption process and we would be happy to discuss your application should this be applicable to you.    

About you  

The successful candidate will be highly motivated with a meticulous eye for detail and will have a high degree of initiative. You will have a demonstrated ability to deliver high quality work in a broadcast environment with firm delivery time-lines. 

• Journalism skills, including; reporting, writing and editing skills, and a strong knowledge of local and national Indigenous news and current affairs.  
• A demonstrated ability to work to editorial guidelines, delivery time-lines, as well as manage long-term projects.  
• Plan, prepare, assess, research, write, edit and produce high quality news & feature scripts for TV & online 

• Generate, develop and foster content ideas for the relevant platform, including identifying and using 

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 flexible work arrangements, health checks, salary packaging, an employee assistance program and for our Sydney based employees, free gym membership and parking (subject to availability). 
• 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 noreplytalentpool@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 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.  

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

The filing of this employment opportunity is intended to constitute a special measure under subsection 8 (1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975.