Librarian - Indigenous News and Current Affairs

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.

**About the role**

The NITV Indigenous News and Current Affairs team (INACA) is looking for a highly organised, enthusiastic media librarian to manage the flow of original material through the newsroom.

The INACA librarian will support daily news broadcasts, online content creation and current affairs programs to bring Indigenous stories and perspectives to a wider Australian audience.

**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**
- Research and respond to requests to retrieve footage for INACA programs and projects.
- Template and shortlist news bulletins, current affairs programs and raw footage accurately recording all relevant information with particular attention to the names and correct titles of key figures featured.
- Confidently navigate the non-linear system to find and to archive clips, adding the appropriate metadata.
- Liaise effectively with NITV News journalists, producers and production staff.
- Maintain a thorough knowledge of national and international news and Indigenous affairs.

This role is a full-time position, based in our Sydney newsroom,

**About you**

Ideally you will have:

- Experience in database management and a keen eye for detail in data entry with experience in a News Library or similar environment highly regarded.
- Strong analytical and research skills particularly database and Internet-based research.
- Sound knowledge of local and international news and Indigenous affairs.
- Well-developed oral and written communication skills including the ability to liaise effectively with journalists and team members.
- A positive and solutions oriented attitude, with the ability to work under pressure and meet strict broadcast deadlines
- A sound knowledge of Indigenous Affairs, culture and issues as well as an understanding of correct protocols when dealing with Indigenous communities and individual communities.

Feel like you meet most, but perhaps 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
- 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.

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