Video and Social Supervising Producer

SBS; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 99,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work (2 days from home)

Free onsite staff parking

Job summary

SBS is seeking a Video and Social Supervising Producer in Sydney to lead daily coverage across SBS News's digital, video and social platforms. Reporting to the Video and Social Lead, you will guide editorial direction, oversee production and publishing, and support the delivery of SBS News's digital strategy.

You will manage a team of journalists and producers, providing hands-on production support, coaching, and developmental feedback to ensure high-quality, engaging content for audiences

Qualifications

• Strong editorial judgement and experience leading digital news coverage.
• Experience managing journalists and content producers with a collaborative leadership style.
• Deep understanding of digital video and social platforms and audience behaviour.
• Experience in video editing and publishing news content across platforms.
• Strong knowledge of media law and editorial standards.
• Ability to balance breaking news demands with longer‑term planning.

Responsibilities

• Support daily coverage and editorial planning with the Video and Social Lead.
• Lead, coach and develop journalists and producers, providing regular feedback.
• Oversee video and social content, ensuring accuracy and alignment with standards.
• Provide hands‑on production support including shooting, producing, editing and live streaming.
• Drive ideation and audience‑focused storytelling across digital formats.
• Monitor trends and insights to inform editorial decisions.
• Coordinate publishing schedules for breaking news and major events.

Skills

Editorial leadership

Digital news coverage

Team coaching

Video editing

Job description

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's 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's 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 fast‑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, balanced, and in‑depth coverage of the stories that matter most to Australians, across TV, radio, digital and social platforms. The team is passionate about providing context to complex issues, with a strong focus on representing multicultural and First Nations perspectives.

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 Passportprogram!
• 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 SBS

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.

Workplace 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 *******@sbs.com.au 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.

In addition, SBS is a proud partner with the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower initiative, helping us create a workplace where people feel seen, understood, and supported.