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 Department
The Audio and Language Content team is seeking a Casual Producer to join us in the Punjabi language program. Audio and Language Content produces the most linguistically diverse public broadcasting in the world, providing Australian-focused news and information in 68 languages across live radio and digital platforms.
The Role
With a sound understanding of the Punjabi-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.
About you
To be considered, you will be able to prove:
- 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 Punjabi as well as English. Also, you will be comfortable participating in a language assessment task as part of our interview process.
- This is a Casual position, located in either our Sydney or Melbourne Bureau.
- Demonstrated professional experience using Facebook, Twitter and Instagram would be an advantage.
It is a requirement of this role that incumbents are vaccinated with at least two doses of an approved Covid-19 vaccination. We do however have a medical exemption process and we would be happy to discuss your application should this be applicable to you.
The successful candidate is expected to undertake shift work which includes presenting on-air programs late in the evening and on weekends. Only residents based in Australia with working rights are eligible to apply.
We are shortlisting applications as they come in, so don’t delay apply today!
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