Audio Journalist

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.

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 40 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 Role

We are looking for a passionate and driven Audio Journalist/Producer to join SBS’s dynamic newsroom. We’re looking for people who share our vision and care about showcasing our distinctive content with a strong mandate for news stories that support, celebrate and appreciate the diversity of Australia’s multicultural society. SBS is an increasingly important voice in mainstream media, as Australia’s multilingual broadcasting service and working in tandem with NITV, the national Indigenous broadcaster.

Producing English content news and features for audio including assigning, writing, subbing and distributing as required.

Assigning stories for our audio language teams which have relevance to a wide range of communities, offering a broad content selection including but not limited to finance, health, science and technology

Ensure that our audio language teams are provided with timely coverage of major national and international news and current affairs and stories which reflect the SBS Charter. This includes providing breaking news to language groups on air.

Write, produce and present content in English for various digital platforms

Repurpose news and features into digital text stories

It is a requirement of this role that incumbents are fully vaccinated with an approved Covid-19 vaccination in line with the ATAGI guidelines which include booster shots. 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

Confident and creative Journalist with a strong eye for detail and the angles that matter to our audience.

Thrive on covering breaking news and be able to work with the Radio Producer to time manage other projects.

You’ll jump at the chance to tell stories that matter and seek to bring forward unreported stories.

An understanding of media law, as well as the importance of balance and impartiality in reporting. You’ll be committed to maintaining our editorial integrity and high standards of accuracy. 

A keen interest in what’s happening in the world to develop storytelling in new and innovative ways to reach and engage wider audiences. 

A passion for providing news for all Australians

A hunger to stay across new developments and trends in journalism and digital media. 

A collaborative approach to engaging with teams across the business

The role involves shift work and may involve mornings, evenings and weekends. The successful person will be working remotely until restrictions lifts.

Some of the reasons to consider working with us

The people! We genuinely 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 towards not just 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 [email protected] 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 [email protected] 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.

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! 

We’re looking to fill the role asap so if you see this ad and you’re interested, please apply asap!

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