Investigations Producer – First Nations Current Affairs

Special Broadcasting Service (SBS) Australia; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

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Job summary

Join Living Black, SBS Australia's Indigenous current affairs program, as an Investigations Producer based at our Sydney HQ. You will uncover stories, shape conversations and produce distinctive content across Living Black, Karla Grant Presents and special projects.

You will lead a collaborative team that elevates First Nations voices, with responsibilities from concept to broadcast, travel across Australia, and coordination with SBS and NITV teams for cross-platform impact.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years’ experience as a television journalist, with expertise in long-form storytelling and current affairs production.
• Deep understanding of digital audiences and their role in NITV's broader strategy.
• Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to thrive under pressure while meeting strict deadlines.
• A talent for generating fresh, imaginative ideas and a natural curiosity about diverse subjects.
• Proven knowledge and understanding of First Nations issues, supported by a wide range of contacts.

Responsibilities

• Produce, write and deliver investigations, conversations and special programs from concept through to broadcast.
• Research, develop and pitch compelling story ideas that help shape editorial direction.
• Engage with guests and stakeholders, manage pre-interviews, and prepare briefs.
• Overseeing production of investigations from story conception, shooting, scripting, editing to on air.
• Travel across Australia to capture stories and coordinate production logistics.
• Coordinating with interviewees and stakeholders for travel and recording arrangements.
• Work with SBS and NITV teams to create content across broadcast, digital and news platforms.

Skills

television journalism

long-form storytelling

digital audiences

organizational skills

First Nations issues

Job description

Join Living Black, SBS Australia's Indigenous current affairs program, as an Investigations Producer based at our Sydney HQ. You will uncover stories, shape conversations and produce distinctive content across Living Black, Karla Grant Presents and special projects.

You will lead a collaborative team that elevates First Nations voices, with responsibilities from concept to broadcast, travel across Australia, and coordination with SBS and NITV teams for cross-platform impact.