Investigations Producer

Indigenous Identified position
- Work for Australia's only dedicated First Nations channel
- Working with Karla Grant on Living Black

**About Us**

NITV is a First Nations led organisation that holds a special place in the Australian Media Landscape. The team fosters a collaborative and supportive work environment and is passionate about the growth of Indigenous stories and story tellers. We're now looking for an **Investigation Producer to join the Living Black team**

**The Department**

NITV’s vision is to be recognised as having meaningful and positive impact on the lives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. NITV’s purpose is to support and strengthen the oldest living culture in the world.

Celebrate and champion the place of unique, inspiring storytelling through Indigenous voices. Share culture, language and lessons today to develop strong leaders and champions tomorrow.

Use our strengths to foster change, champion equality and make an impact. Build a legacy of strong, sustainable Indigenous Media for the future._ _

**The Role**

The purpose of this role is to support, create and compile material for Living Black, Living Black Conversations and Investigations, Karla Grant Presents and one-off special programs as required by NITV.

As part of the NITV team the Investigations Producer is responsible for undertaking work in a way that reflects SBS’s Charter, Vision and Values and complies with relevant NITV/SBS policies, procedures and practices.

Reporting into the Executive Producer within our Living Black team this role will see you but not limited to:

- Contribute to the editorial direction of Living Black programs, research and initiate to creative program story ideas.
- Contact, line up, and pre-interview guests for Conversations, studio forums/panels and investigations.
- Prepare briefs, program structures, shooting scripts and scripts.
- Supervise edits of interviews, stories and news packages.
- In collaboration with the Executive Producer, oversee the entire production of programs from conception through to TX.
- Travel to locations across Australia, as requested and with a high degree of initiative
- Liaise with interviewees and stakeholders regarding travel and record day arrangements.

**About you**
- Experience as a television journalist with experience in writing long-form stories, with sound knowledge of production techniques in long-form current affairs. High-level writing and directing skills.
- An understanding of the importance of digital audiences as part of the broader NITV strategy
- Exceptional organisational skills and ability to work under pressure working to strict deadlines
- Proven knowledge of First Nations issues with a wide range of contacts.

**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’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 over 40 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.

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

**Reasonable adjustments**

At SBS, it’s not just what you do but how you do it. We’re looking for people who share our passion and hold our strong values, diverse workforce and inclusive culture.

**_ The filing of this employment opportunity is intended to constitute a special measure under subsection 8 (1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975_**.