Production Coordinator - News And Current Affairs

Everi Pty; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 61,000 - 79,000; Part time

Job summary

SBS is seeking a casual Operations Administrator based at our Artarmon offices in Sydney to support the day-to-day Newsroom operations. You will provide essential administrative and operational support to the News teams, helping keep the newsroom running smoothly in a fast-paced environment and ensuring timely delivery of content.

Reporting into the Senior Production Managers within the World News Admin team, you will coordinate staff scheduling, travel arrangements and communications; manage

Qualifications

• Strong production administration experience in broadcast or news ops.
• Familiarity with rostering platforms and rostering principles.
• Experience in contract management.
• Proven ability to liaise with many internal/external stakeholders under deadline pressure.
• Clear communication and proactive problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational and administrative support to News teams.
• Coordinate staff scheduling, travel arrangements and communications.
• Manage contracts, invoices, expenses and other admin activities.
• Support onboarding, training and record-keeping for staff and contractors.
• Contribute to newsroom culture and team engagement.

Skills

Production administration

Roster management

Contract management

Stakeholder liaison

Communication skills

Tools

Roster software

Job description

Job Description

This is a casual opportunity based at SBS's Artarmon offices in Sydney.

This role will be responsible for supporting the day-to-day operations our Newsroom.

Reporting into the Senior Production Managers within the World News Admin team, you will:

• Play a key role in keeping the Newsroom running smoothly by providing operational and administrative support to News teams.
• Coordinate staff scheduling, travel arrangements and communications to support a fast-paced news environment.
• Manage contracts, invoices, expenses and other business administration activities with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Support onboarding, training and record-keeping for employees and contractors, helping our newsroom team be set up for success from the start
• Contribute to newsroom culture and team engagement through event coordination and day-to-day support for staff and managers.,

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.

Some of the reasons to consider working with us:

• The people! We truly celebrate and welcome difference at SBS and encourage everyone to bring their whole self to work & you'll be part of one of the most inclusive companies in Australia!
• The culture and the engagement of our workforce! 90% of our employees have stated that they are proud to work for SBS!
• We offer a range of benefits from, health care checks, salary packaging, Employee Assistance Programme, flexible work arrangements and discounted gym membership nationally with Fitness Passport program!
• We're agile and innovative in the way we work, as well as being a trusted and established brand. At SBS we have been broadcasting for 50 + years and our future is packed with many more exciting developments!
• We also love to promote from within! Our divisions support development opportunities to help team members grow and move into new roles.

About the Employer

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 50 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.

Reasonable adjustments

SBS recognises that everyone is unique, and you might require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply and put your skills forward for consideration. If we can make some adjustments to the SBS recruitment/interview process to better enable you to shine, then please contact [e-mail] and let us know.

Adjustments include but are not limited to; alternative application methods, interview setups, physical requirements, guidance for trans or gender diverse applicants, specific interview availability times and more.

To find out more about reasonable adjustments with SBS, please view our video here.

About the Candidate

Ideally, you will bring:

• Strong production administration experience, ideally with an understanding of broadcast or news & current affairs operations.
• Familiarity with rostering platforms and a working knowledge of rostering principals & compliance.
• Demonstrated knowledge of contract management.
• Confidence in liaising with a high number of internal & external stakeholders, at times under broadcast critical conditions.
• A strong, engaging communicator, a resourceful critical thinker capable of responding in a deadline-driven environment.

Work Environment

This role is classified as Level 2 role under SBS Australia's current Enterprise Agreement with a hourly rate of $43.97 -$ 57.43 (including 24% casual loading). The successful applicant will be offered remuneration that is commensurate with their skills and experience and in alignment with this framework.