Commissioning Editor, Nitv

3 weeks ago

Sydney, Australia SBS Full time

**_Applicants must identify as being of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent. SBS considers that being Aboriginal and/or a Torres Strait Islander is a genuine occupational requirement for this position under s 14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW)._**

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 40 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.

**The Department**

NITV Commissions premium and authentic First Nation stories from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for all Australians. NITV’s vision is to be recognised as having meaningful and positive impact of the lives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. We tell world-class Indigenous stories that give access to the shared heritage, knowledge, and storytelling of this land.

**The Role**

Reporting into the Head of Commissions within our NITV Commissions team this role will see you undertake the following duties.
- The role of Commission Editor will see you deliver First Nations authored programs that are entertaining, innovative, and impactful that reflect the diverse representation of our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities through all genres and formats.
- The successful applicant will oversee development and production to a high editorial standard that delivers distinctive First Nation voices and perspectives.
- Establish and foster effective working relationships with colleagues, screen organisations and production companies locally and internationally.
- Collaboration with colleagues and stakeholders to ensue delivery of projects are on schedule, cost-effective and to broadcast standard.
- Liaise with various NITV and SBS divisions to ensure project delivery aligns with SBS contract guidelines.
- Editorially evaluate pitch submissions and make recommendations on their suitability to the Commissions team.

You might want to consider what other opportunities this could lead to down the track.

**About you**
- A highly creative thinker who is passionate about sharing contemporary First Nation authored concepts and themes.
- Experience and knowledge in the Australian film industry or similar.
- Experience working with First Nation communities and a strong understanding of cultural protocols.
- Be a confident presenter that can communicate to a range of stakeholders.
- Willingness to embrace opportunities and eager to learn.
- Contribute to a dynamic team and work autonomously.
- Uphold NITV’s values and behaviours.

If you are passionate about storytelling and sharing First Nation perspectives, we’d love to hear from you.

**Some of the reasons to consider working with us**
- The people a genuine sense of feeling included (we truly celebrate and welcome difference) and being part of one of the most inclusive companies in Australia
- The culture and the engagement of our workforce, we are proud to have an employee engagement score of 82% with low levels of employee turnover.
- A brand that is not only recognisable but trusted and established, we have been broadcasting for over 40 years and we’re not done yet
- We offer a range of benefits from, health care checks, salary packaging, Employee Assistance Programme, flexible work arrangements and for our Sydney based employee’s free gym membership
- We also love to promote from within we have allocated funds to do just that and help with training gaps when moving from role to role.

For other opportunities within our organisation please visit our careers website SBS Careers - Working at SBS

**Adjustments**

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