Deputy Editor - Sydney, Australia - SBS

SBS

Verified Company

Sydney, Australia

1 week ago

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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 Department
SBS is the most multilingual public broadcaster in the world.

With 60 plus language services, we deliver news, information and entertainment and inspire social cohesion by connecting communities through multilingual conversations, helping everyone feel at home in Australia.

The Role
Reporting to the Senior Editor, Unit the Deputy Editor, Social Cohesion Unit would see you:

Providing editorial leadership and exercise editorial judgement to ensure the appropriate selection and coverage of content
Keeping across the news agenda to identify any potential stories
Managing the production of bespoke multiplatform content for video, podcast, social media, and websites
Managing and leading a team of direct reports and reviewing performance as needed to drive production efficiency and quality.

About you

Experienced Journalist or experience in Australian media '" Investigative, indepth or verification reporting skills are desirable, but not necessary
Exceptional writing and editing skills
Demonstrated understanding of crossplatform journalism production processes
Demonstrated experience in collaboration, teamwork, and time management

This role is being offered on a fixed term contract for 13 months, with a potential view to extension.

Feel like you meet most, but perhaps not all the criteria listed? Then, send through your detail as whilst we have specific requirements in mind we can look at how we can bridge the gaps

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, health care checks, salary packaging, Employee Assistance Programme, flexible work arrangements and discounted gym membership nationally with FitnessPass. 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.

For other opportunities within our organisation please visit our careers website
SBS Careers - Working at SBS

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