Sinhala Digital Content Producer

At SBS, we pride ourselves on making Australia a more cohesive society every day. We embrace difference and thrive on diversity like no other media company. We have developed a reputation as one of the world’s most respected broadcasters with a dynamic team of forward thinkers, and now we’re looking for fresh talent to join us.

The Audio and Language Content team is seeking two experienced digital content producers for our language team. High proficiency in both English and Arabic is essential, along with demonstrable success in sourcing and producing original stories and audio-visual digital content of interest to the Sinhala-speaking communities in Australia.

**About the role**

Reporting to the SBS Sinhala Executive Producer and working with a Digital Content Editor and other producers in the team, the role is to develop and deliver multimedia content for the Sinhala program online and on social; explore audio or video production for digital platforms; coordinate and help oversee the digital content production of the team.

**The role is part-time (offering 28 hours / week) and based out of North Sydney or Melbourne CBD.**

Reporting into the Sinhala Executive Producer, this role will see you doing the following:

- Source leads and produce regular online content generating traffic to meet KPIs.
- To plan and manage digital content campaigns for key community events.
- Generate, develop and foster content ideas within the team for the relevant platform and the Sinhala-speaking audience.
- Help drive and deliver the SBS Sinhala Digital Media Content strategy.
- Work closely with the other Digital Content Producers on the team.
- Produce multimedia content, including live videos, podcasts and interactive digital online content using a variety of 3rd party apps.

**About you**:
We are looking for someone with advanced editorial skills and experience in a digital journalism/production role. You will have a demonstrated track record of producing original stories about the Sinhala-speaking audience in Australia and be able to produce digital stories within tight deadlines.

**More specifically, you will have**:

- Demonstrated experience in digital journalism/production, including the production and presentation of mult-iplatform content (video, online, social media, audio) and the ability to compile and subedit news, sport and current affairs from a variety of sources.
- A rich understanding of the Sinhala and Sinhala-speaking communities living in Australia.
- Digital content production skills using tools like various web, desktop and mobile apps to produce highly engaging digital multi-platform content in the Sinhala language and an in-depth knowledge of SEO.
- Proven ability to work under pressure, meet strict deadlines and problem-solving on the go.
- Demonstrated ability to be a star collaborator and maintain productive relationships with colleagues and various stakeholders, including members of the Sinhala-speaking communities in Australia.

Do you meet most, but not all, the criteria listed? Then, send through your detail, as whilst we have specific requirements in mind, we can look at how we can bridge the gaps

**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
- In the culture and engagement survey 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 nearly 50 years, and we’re not done yet
- We offer a range of benefits, from health care checks, salary packaging, an Employee Assistance Programme, and flexible work arrangements

**Reasonable Adjustments**:
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