SBS50 profiles
Celebrating 50 years of SBS with reflections from SBS employees
Abigail Thomas
2017 - Present
Head of Sustainability & Collaborative Design Partner
Finance and Corporate Strategy
Adam Manovic
2012 – Present
Head of Brand, Digital and Commercial
NITV
Aidan Masters
2017 – Present
Media Archivist & Research Manager
Legal
Alberto Vengoa
1981 - Present
Cameraman
Technology
Alessandra Vodicka
2012 - Present
Channel Manager, SBS Food
Television and Online Content
“I'm really proud of the huge steps SBS has taken in sustainability - switching to 100 percent renewable energy, setting an ambitious science-aligned Net Zero target, and leading the industry in sustainable TV production.”
“Growing up with both Aboriginal and Croatian heritage, SBS was a window into culture, identity, and connection, not just for my dad but for our whole family.”
"It's easy to take for granted the ability to access the last 45 years of SBS video content with the click of a button...I take a lot of pride in knowing we helped preserve a part of Australia's rich cultural heritage."
"I’ve worked at all the other stations and SBS is a very unique place, because we have everyone here: all the languages, all the people."
“Food is a wonderful connection tool, and I'm lucky enough to connect culture, education and TV in an entertaining way at SBS Food.”
Alexander Donoghue
2022 – Present
Audience Research Manager
Corporate Strategy
Alexis Moran
2022 – Present
Indigenous Standards Editor
NITV
Benjamin Smith
2012 – Present
Executive Producer
NITV Sport
Bethan Arwel-Lewis
2023 – Present
Commissioning Editor, Factual
Television and Online Content
Beyene Semere Weldegiorgis
2013 – Present
Executive Producer, SBS Tigrinya
SBS Audio
“I think informing and educating audiences will be increasingly important for SBS, as well as celebrating diverse cultures, and different people. That’s what SBS does best."
"From the outset, I have always seen SBS as an inclusive place to work. I love that I can engage with my culture through my job.”
“I believe that real change can only happen when Australians are exposed to the realities and truth-telling that networks like NITV and SBS uniquely provide.”
“I'm most proud of the fact that we are continually striving to push the boundaries of programming and are known as a network that is open to taking risks.”
“My guest later contacted me, filled with gratitude, and said, ‘Because of SBS, my brother has been found after so many years of being lost.’”
Brett Archer
2016 – Present
Capability Development Lead
People and Culture
Catherine Whelan
2002 – Present
Executive Producer
SBS Sport
Dale Laughton
2011 – Present
Senior Producer
NITV
Deborah Han
2022 – Present
Senior Corporate Communications Specialist
Corporate Affairs
Devni Fernando
2023 - Present
Corporate Communications Associate
Corporate Affairs
"Like the story of the janitor at NASA who said they're helping to put the man on the moon, I say that I'm helping Australians to explore, respect and celebrate our diversity and contribute to a cohesive society!"
“As a leader in sports broadcasting, one of the first women, and a lesbian, leading in this space, the journey has been incredible.”
“I’m proud that I get to create a platform for my people, First Nations People, to stand up and have a voice and tell their stories when no one else will listen.”
“What moves me is SBS’s capacity to embrace difference and value all kinds of people."
“Whenever SBS Radio was on, the whole house paused to listen closely to the Sinhala program.”
Efthymios Kallos
1990 – Present
Executive Producer, SBS Greek
SBS Audio
Emma Tran
2015 – Present
Digital Producer, SBS Vietnamese
SBS Audio
2016 – Present
Managing Editor – Digital News and Current Affairs
News and Current Affairs
Gilbert Gaddi
2005 – Present
Video Streaming Specialist
Technology
Goldie Zannakis
1993 – Present
Team Lead, Financial Transactions
Finance
“Like my father, tens of thousands of Greek migrants — many who never spoke English fluently—clung to 2EA as their lifeline.”
“I entered the studio for the first time and I heard the theme music and my own voice - I felt such a sense of pride and excitement.”
"I'm proud to work for the most trusted news service in Australia, that we take so much care in our reporting and that we truly seek diverse voices."
“Our strength is our diversity – we should be proud of it.”
“In the team that I manage the average tenure is over 20 years. We aren't just work colleagues, but family and we all care about one another and support one another.”
Helen Chen
2017 – Present
Digital Lead, SBS Mandarin
SBS Audio
Ioane Tiperio Lafoa'i
1993 – Present
Executive Producer, SBS Samoan
SBS Audio
Jason Haji-Ali
2022 – Present
Digital Video Producer, NITV Digital
NITV
Jeyapalan Murugesu
1987 – Present
Certifying Officer
Finance
“I made history by being the first journalist to ask an opening question in a language other than English at the National Press Club in 2022.”
“I’m very proud of my work reporting the news in Samoan and during my time at SBS, I’ve also done subtitling, training and voice-overs.”
“I think my earliest memory would be staying up late at night when I was a kid and changing the TV over to SBS and seeing that the cycling or soccer was on. To a sports-loving kid, that was the best thing ever!”
“The World Cup™ is always exciting to watch and I’m very proud to be part of the organisation that has done so much for football in this country.”
Julia Frolov
2021 - Present
Sales Executive
SBS Media
Chair of SBS Pride & Allies
Julie James
2018 – Present
People and Culture Business Partner – Melbourne
People & Culture
Kassahun Negewo
2006 – Present
Executive Producer, SBS Amharic
SBS Audio
Keya McGeown
2018 - Present
Legal Counsel
Legal
Laurie Lawira
2013 – Present
Senior Producer, SBS World News
News and Current Affairs
“We are an organisation of people who are true to their word and want to see Australia be the best it can be.”
“Despite being different, there is a real sense of unity in how we show up for each other and the work we do.”
“For me, working at SBS as a journalist and broadcaster is not just a job. I take pride in being a trusted source in an era of misinformation and disinformation.”
"My work ensures SBS can continue to develop, produce and deliver content that demonstrates the value and richness of diversity, and recognises the importance of exchanging stories, languages and cultures."
“I was apprehensive when I first applied to be a TV reporter in 2013 because I am an Asian man with a physical disability. I wasn't sure I would be given an on-camera role, but I was.”
Luisa Neville
2018 – Present
Group Sales Manager
SBS Media
Maram Ismail
2013 – Present
Journalist, Podcaster, and Digital Content Producer
Australia Explained – SBS Audio
Marika Burdiek
2015 – Present
Executive Assistant – Chief Marketing & Commercial Officer
Marketing
Matthew Hancock
2016 - Present
General Manager, Streaming & Digital Products
Television and Online Content
Melissa Compagnoni
2011 – Present
Operations Officer/Content Producer/ ALC Trainer
SBS Audio
“Our content really stands out as bold, diverse and purposeful, acting as a key difference to other media organisations and something I’m proud to be part of.”
“It was exciting to be part of a team that celebrated diversity through storytelling, which has always been a passion of mine.”
"SBS is 100 per cent different to other media organisations in Australia because we're not mainstream and we push the boundaries - I love that!"
"SBS consistently punches above its weight. We may not have the deepest pockets, or the biggest teams, but we are building world-class digital experiences."
“People are intrigued when I tell them I work with SBS. The real conversation starter is mentioning that I work in three roles.”
Mohammad Al-Khafaji
2023 – Present
Head of Strategic Partnerships
Corporate Affairs
Momoko Metham
2021 – Present
Social Platform and Content Strategist
Marketing
Puneet Dhingra
2025 – Present
Digital Content Producer, SBS Punjabi
SBS Audio
Ravi Moerman
2022 – Present
Talent Development & Inclusion
People & Culture
Rebecca Griffiths
2018 – Present
Audience Research Lead, Audience Data & Insights
Corporate Strategy
“I love SBS because it was created to serve multicultural Australians. No other media organisation can do what SBS can do with its deep reach into communities and the trust.”
"SBS is culturally rich because it empowers you to connect deeply with your identity but also be proud of it."
“Imagine getting paid to do what you love! I create content, keep the community updated with the latest news, and learn something new every day.”
“SBS is not like any other media organisation in Australia and I'm really passionate about empowering managers to make confident decisions around the people they hire.”
“We encourage each other to bring our whole selves to work and never have I walked into an office, or anywhere for that matter, and heard so many different languages spoken. It's magic!’
Richard Gurney
1994 – Present
Resources Manager
SBS Audio
Sabrina Gewargis
2016 - Present
Style Department Coordinator
Technology
Sam Spark
2010 – Present
Victorian Sales Manager
Media Sales
Simone Sutcliffe
2006 – Present
Projects and Planning Manager
NACA
Stallone Buksh
2015 – Present
Security Officer
Technology
"We reach audiences other media companies aren't able to because of our connection through language, community and objectivity."
“For me, diversifying our department and continuing to build and grow in this space has been one of the things I’m most proud of. And we’re only just getting started.”
“It's the people in our team and their passion for our brand that makes such a huge difference.”
"We have the incredible advantage of being able to collaborate with NITV and SBS Audio to surface voices and perspectives no other organisation can."
"I see SBS continuing our incredible ability to maintain strong, important relationships with Australian communities."
Tanya Denning-Orman
1999 – Present
Director, First Nations
Uma Oldham
2017 – Present
Head of Marketing and Media
Marketing
Victoria Hunt
2019 – Present
Manager, Access + Media Services,
Technology
Yasmine Alwakal
2025 – Present
Cadet Journalist
News and Current Affairs
“I’m proud of changing Australia's media landscape with NITV and taking our First Nations perspectives to the newest Australians – it’s a superpower.”
"There is no organisation like SBS. Who else operates at the intersection of inclusion, government, community, commercial, and has such an interesting slate of content that connects with broad and in-language audiences?”
"We produce world-class subtitles and we invest in audience-led audio description. If there's a way to go that extra mile for access, we do it."
"I speak to Australians from all walks of life to help frame personal and profound conversations on the issues that matter most."