Job Summary
Tell stories that matter. SBS Italian is looking for a passionate Italian-speaking Producer to join our team on a casual basis – bringing authentic voices, engaging stories, and world-class journalism to Australian audiences.
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 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.
The Department
At the heart of SBS, Audio and Language Content has over 60 language teams engaging audiences in conversations on Australian and international news and current affairs, and connecting communities through stories and providing settlement information. We deliver services across radio, podcasting, online and social media.
The Role
With a sound understanding of the Italian-speaking community in Australia and its cultural sensitivities, as a producer, you will contribute to fostering audience engagement on‐air and online. Prior experience in journalism or broadcasting will be highly regarded.
Candidates must have full working rights and reside in Sydney or Melbourne to be eligible applicants.
This role is being offered on a casual basis (2 vacancies) and is to be performed onsite from our studios during your assigned shifts.
About You
* The ability to research, write, produce, translate and present audio content (including news, current affairs and community stories) on radio and/or online platforms.
* Proficiency in speaking and typing in Italian as well as English, and comfort with participating in a language assessment task as part of our interview process.
* Demonstrated professional experience using Facebook, Twitter and Instagram would be an advantage.
* The preferred candidate will be required to undertake language and journalist assessments as part of the recruitment process.
Benefits
* Health care checks, salary packaging, Employee Assistance Programme, flexible work arrangements and discounted gym membership nationally with Fitness Pass.
* Agile and innovative working style, and a trusted brand with over 50 years of broadcasting experience.
* Opportunity for promotion from within, supported by allocated training funds.
Equal Employment Opportunity & Reasonable Adjustments
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.
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, please contact careers@sbs.com.au.
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.
SBS is proud to partner with the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower initiative, helping us create a workplace where people feel seen, understood, and supported.
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