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 Four under SBS Australia's current Enterprise Agreement (with a base salary of $99,377 - $109,889). The successful applicant will be offered remuneration that is commensurate with their skills and experience and in alignment with this framework.
As a rostered shift worker, 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 the role
We are looking for a Senior Cross Platform Producer to join our team on full-time 12 month contract. This is an onsite role, working in our buzzing newsroom in Artarmon.
This senior position plays a pivotal part in shaping SBS’s daily news output across multiple bulletins. You will lead key editorial functions, oversee breaking news coverage, and ensure our journalism reflects SBS’s Charter and commitment to diverse audiences. Working closely with other producers, editors, camera crews and design teams, you will drive highâquality storytelling across TV and digital platforms while maintaining the highest editorial and production standards.
Key responsibilities include:
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Lead newsroom output: Carry out senior editorial roles (including but not limited to Late News Chief Producer, Supervising Producer, Output Producer) as part of the roster, ensuring bulletins meet SBS’s editorial remit.
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Produce highâquality bulletins: Shape story balance, write and subâedit scripts, and craft compelling intros, teases and promos that retain audiences.
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Oversee breaking news: Supervise live coverage, updates and edits for delayed markets, collaborating with external providers when required.
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Drive visual storytelling : Work with design, production, camera and craft editing teams to deliver accurate, innovative and engaging graphics and packages.
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Deliver multiplatform content: Produce researched scripts, assemble WIPs, and oversee timely digital publishing aligned with SBS editorial standards when required.
About You
You are an experienced journalist with a passion for international and national news, and a deep understanding of stories that resonate with Australia’s diverse communities. You thrive under pressure, bring strong editorial judgement, and lead with SBS’s values at the core of your approach. You’re collaborative, organised, adaptable and committed to lifting the capability of those around you.
You will bring:
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Experience supervising news output, providing constructive feedback and upholding SBS’s values and editorial guidelines.
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Advanced ability to write, subedit and produce TV news scripts with accuracy, clarity and strong news sense.
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Demonstrated ability to meet tight deadlines, manage breaking news and maintain high production standards with minimal supervision.
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Comfortable working across newsroom systems, graphics workflows, editing processes and evolving production technologies.
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Able to work a seven-day shift roster, engage openly with colleagues across SBS, and contribute to a positive, inclusive newsroom culture.
As part of our recruitment process, SBS may conduct reference checks and review information that is publicly available online, including social media profiles, in line with privacy and anti-discrimination laws. If we collect information from any other sources, candidates will be notified in line with privacy laws.
Some of the reasons to consider working with us
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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!
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The culture and the engagement of our workforce! 90% of our employees have stated that they are proud to work for SBS!
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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 program!
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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 50 + years and our future is packed with many more exciting developments!
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We also love to promote from within! Our divisions support development opportunities to help team members grow and move into new roles.
Want to learn more? Then hit apply and take the first step towards not just another job but a possible whole new career in a purpose-led organisation!
For other opportunities within our organisation please visit our careers websiteâ¯SBS Careers - Working at SBS
About SBS
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.
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 [email protected] 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.
In addition, SBS is a proud member 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!
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