Reports to: Executive Producer, Audio & Language Content
Role Purpose
As part of a team, the Producer is responsible for the production and delivery of distinctive and innovative multi-platform content for the relevant language program. The content will be consistent with SBS Codes of Practice, Editorial Guidelines, established editorial strategy and other relevant standards and formats.
Main Responsibilities
Journalism and Content Production
• Undertake and/or assist with a range of journalism and content production tasks to provide multiplatform content including:
Plan, prepare, assess, research, write, produce, sub-edit, translate and/or script multiplatform content for presentation including (but not limited to) international, national, homeland and local news, current affairs and other relevant content as required.
Generate and develop content ideas for the relevant platform and language audience.
• Establish, develop and maintain appropriate contact with correspondents (stringers and contributors) and other relevant stakeholders.
• Contribute to divisional objectives through participation in cross-language content and other initiatives.
Broadcasting and Online Delivery
• Ensure all relevant content scheduled is broadcast and uploaded as required, including promos, advertising and information campaigns and/or sponsorship announcements in accordance with the SBS Codes of Practice and Editorial Guidelines and other relevant policies.
• As required, prepare, write/source/edit and upload multiplatform content, text and pictures online, and maintain relevant language website (including updating and removing outdated content when appropriate) in accordance with the relevant online standards.
• Assist with monitoring audio content as required.
Administration, Training and Teamwork
• Prepare, maintain and archive documentation associated with content production and delivery as required, and undertake other administrative tasks (including meetings, emails, correspondence, etc.) associated with content production and delivery.
• Respond to online, email and telephone feedback from listeners and refer upward for action as necessary.
• Undertake professional development and training as required.
• Engage in clear and open communication and uphold SBS values at all times.
Minimum requirements
• Demonstrated experience in professional broadcast journalism including:
Ability to undertake tasks involved in the planning, preparation, production, presentation and delivery of multiplatform content;
Ability to write, compile and present news, sports and current affairs from a variety of sources.
• Basic computer skills including familiarity with Microsoft Word and Excel, and email.
• Availability for and ability to work rostered shifts.
• Proficiency in English and Urdu Languages, both written and spoken including clear broadcast delivery. (Candidates will be required to undergo a language assessment to demonstrate their proficiency in Urdu language.
*Candidate should have legal working rights in Australia and work either from Sydney or Melbourne office. This casual role does not have the scope of working from home.
The position is for Sydney or Melbourne. Applications close Thursday 12th July.
