With a content portfolio like no other media organisation in the country, SBS occupies multiple channels and platforms, and provides a unique opportunity for employees to help make Australia a better place to live.

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.

This role is classified as Level 4 role under SBS Australia's Enterprise Agreement with a base salary range of $99,377 - $109,889. The successful applicant will be offered remuneration that is commensurate with their skills and experience and in alignment with this framework.

As a rostered shift worker, additional shift penalty payments may apply for work performed outside of ordinary hours, including weekends and public holidays, as per the SBS Enterprise Agreement (EA). SBS may also require you to work reasonable overtime, where overtime will be paid at applicable rates in accordance with the EA.

The Role

As part of the SBS News and Current Affairs editorial team, the Video and Social Supervising Producer is a newly developed leadership role that reflects the continued growth and evolution of SBS News' digital, video and social content operations. Reporting to the Video and Social Lead, you'll help drive daily coverage, oversee content production and publishing, and support the delivery of SBS News' digital strategy across SBS platforms and third-party channels.

This role oversees journalists and producers, providing editorial guidance, hands‑on production support,



coaching and development while helping ensuring SBS News delivers high‑quality, engaging and audience‑focused content.

This is a full-time, ongoing role working within our newsroom in Artarmon. Hybrid work arrangements are available, with two days working from home and three days in the office. Free onsite staff parking is available.

The successful applicant will commence in early 2027.

In this role, you will:

- Work closely with the Video and Social Lead to support daily coverage, editorial planning and team operations.
- Lead, coach and develop a team of journalists and producers, providing regular feedback and editorial guidance.
- Commission, oversee and sub‑edit video and social content, ensuring accuracy, quality and alignment with SBS News editorial standards.
- Provide hands‑on production support including shooting, producing, editing and live streaming
- Drive content ideation and audience‑focused storytelling across digital video and social platforms.
- Monitor platform trends, audience insights and content performance to inform editorial decisions and improve outcomes.
- Coordinate publishing schedules and workflows to support breaking news, major events and planned coverage

Due to the nature of the work, this role may involve exposure to distressing or traumatic content. SBS provides support and wellbeing resources to employees working in these environments.

About You





We're looking for someone who brings:

- Strong editorial judgement and demonstrated experience leading digital news coverage within a rapid‑paced newsroom environment.
- Experience managing, coaching or mentoring journalists and content producers, with a collaborative and supportive leadership style.
- Deep understanding of digital video, social media platforms and audience behaviours, with the ability to identify opportunities for growth and engagement.
- Experience in video editing and publishing news content across video and social platforms.
- Strong knowledge of media law, editorial standards and the opportunities and challenges of social and digital journalism.
- The ability to balance breaking news demands with longer‑term planning, while maintaining a high standard of editorial accuracy and quality

As part of our recruitment process, SBS may conduct reference checks and review information that is publicly available online, including social media profiles, in line with privacy and anti‑discrimination laws. If we collect information from any other sources, candidates will be notified in line with privacy laws.

We recognise that candidates may use AI tools to support application drafting. While AI may assist with structure, clarity or grammar, submissions should reflect your own experience and judgement. AI tools must not be used during interviews or assessment tasks unless permitted by SBS. You remain responsible for the accuracy and originality of the information you provide throughout the recruitment process.

The Department

SBS’s News and Current Affairs (NACA) division is committed to delivering accurate, ba

📌 Video and Social Supervising Producer (Sydney)
🏢 Special Broadcasting Service
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