Scheduler, Planning and Operations

Special Broadcasting Service Corporation; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Health checks

Salary packaging

Employee assistance program

Free gym membership (Sydney)

Parking (subject to availability)

Job summary

SBS is seeking a Planning and Operations professional for a full-time 12‑month role within the Channel Teams, handling broadcast schedules, promotional campaign planning and related operational tasks for SBS’s linear channels and SBS OnDemand.

Reporting to the Channel Lead in the P&O team, you will coordinate transmission schedule preparation, plan promo placements, and liaise with Media Sales to ensure correct ad placements.

Qualifications

• Background in broadcast operations is desirable.
• Hands-on experience with IBMS scheduling software or similar TX schedule tools is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail, clear communication and good organisation are essential.
• Interest in a fast-paced, dynamic team with multiple operational duties.

Responsibilities

• Lead operational aspects of transmission schedule preparation and delivery for broadcast.
• Plan promo campaign placement and execute on the media plan.
• Create media records of traffic elements and promos and schedule events.
• Liaise with Media Sales to ensure correct placement of commercials.
• Support Campaign Manager on promo campaigns as required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Teamwork in dynamic environment

Tools

IBMS scheduling software

Job description

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.

Bring SBS campaigns to life across our channels. Be part of Australia's most diverse and distinctive organisation

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 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.

This role is classified as a Level 2 Commercial role under SBS Australia's current Enterprise Agreement (with an annual pro-rata base salary range of $70,286 - $75,000). The successful applicant will be offered remuneration that is commensurate with their skills and experience and in alignment with this framework.

The Role

As part of the SBS Marketing Department, the Planning and Operations team plays a key role in contributing to the delivery of SBS’s distinctive content. This position is a full-time 12 Month role within one of the Channel Teams which handles broadcast schedules, promotional campaign planning and placement, and other operational tasks related to SBS’s linear channels and SBS OnDemand.

Reporting to the Channel Lead within our P&O team, this role will see you:

• Take the lead on all operational aspects of the transmission schedule preparation and delivery for broadcast;
• Plan promo campaign placement and execute on the media plan;
• Create media records of traffic elements and promos, schedule eventsand apply commercial templates to match detailed program rundowns;
• Liaise with Media Sales and ensure correct placement of commercials in the transmission schedules;
• Work on promo campaigns to assist the Campaign Manager as required.

About you

• A background in broadcast operations in a similar operational role is desirable;
• Hands-on experience with IBMS scheduling software or any other program and TX schedule application is a great advantage;
• A keen eye for detail, strong communication and organisational skills are a must;
• If you’re interested in working in a very dynamic team with multiple operational duties involved, get in touch.

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! SBS is ranked in the top 25% of all media companies for employee engagement
• We offer a range of benefits from flexible work arrangements, health checks, salary packaging, an employee assistance program and for our Sydney-based employees, free gym membership and parking (subject to availability).
• 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! We have allocated training funds to do just that and help bridge the gaps when moving from role to role.

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 [e-mail] and let us know.

Adjustments may 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.