Where technology meets storytelling. As a Video Editor in SBS Technology Operations & Services, you’ll edit daily News & Current Affairs content that keeps every Australian informed.

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 2 role under SBS Australia's current Enterprise Agreement (with a base salary range of $72,286-$91,813). The successful applicant will be offered remuneration that is commensurate with their skills and experience and in alignment with this framework.

The Department

The Technology, Operations, and Services unit, provides technical and editing support across World News, Current Affairs, Sport, NITV, Documentaries, and General Entertainment production.

The Roleâ¥

SBS is seeking an experienced mid-weight video editor to join its Video Editing Operations team, based in Artarmon. Working across news, current affairs and multi-cam productions, you will shape compelling stories for television, digital and social platforms.

Reporting to the Manager, Video Editing Operations, you will work closely with journalists, producers and fellow editors, taking responsibility for edits from brief through to delivery. You will bring sound editorial judgement, strong technical skills and the ability to deliver under tight deadlines.

This is an on-site role, based in Artarmon on a rotating roster, including weekends and late shifts.

Essential Experience and Capabilities

- Demonstrated skilled editing experience across news and current affairs, with strong storytelling skills and the ability to work accurately under broadcast deadlines.
- Experience editing multi-cam productions, including synchronising and grouping footage, selecting camera angles, and maintaining continuity and pacing.
- Strong proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro,



including organised project workflows, media management and delivery.
- The ability to independently structure stories, refine interviews, select supporting footage and balance dialogue, music and atmos.
- Practical skills in audio balancing, colour correction and preparing content to meet technical delivery requirements.
- A collaborative approach, including the ability to interpret briefs, contribute creative ideas and respond constructively to feedback.

Desirable Skills

- Basic motion graphics skills in After Effects, including creating or adapting titles, lower thirds and simple animations.
- An understanding of design principles, including typography, composition, visual hierarchy and consistent branding.
- Experience using Photoshop and adapting content for different digital and social formats.

About you

We are seeking a professional with solid experience in television broadcast news, social media and digital video production. The ideal candidate has a strong interest in factual video editing and a proven ability to consistently deliver high-quality, engaging content under tight deadlines. You are a strategic thinker with a results-driven approach and take full ownership to achieve outstanding outcomes.

As part of the recruitment process, please submit the following mandatory documents

- Short Cover Letter (1 page max)
- Resume (3 page max)
- Two work samples where you were the sole or primary editor

- One news or current affairs story
- One piece of your choosing, which demonstrates your editing strengths and creativity

The selection process will involve two interview rounds, with a practical editing assessment for applicants progressing to the second round.

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.

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📌 Video Editor (Sydney)
🏢 SBS Australia
📍 Sydney