Queensland Correspondent

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 3 Content and Production role under SBS Australia's current Enterprise Agreement (with a base salary range of $89,140 - $96,482). The successful applicant will be offered remuneration that is commensurate with their skills and experience and in alignment with this framework._

**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 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.

**The Role**

Reporting into the National Editor, World News within our News and Current Affairs team, as our Queensland Correspondent, you will report and compile TV, digital and radio stories for news output.

In this role you will:

- Provide comprehensive coverage of Queensland for SBS World News across multiple platforms.
- Plan and execute trips to gather stories in the field.
- Conduct interviews, and film sequences, for news and current affairs programs and NITV.
- Report live from the field and contribute to pooling arrangements with other networks and partners as required
- Develop contacts within multicultural and First Nations communities to fulfill SBS's charter.
- Adapt between various news formats, including traditional television stories and live broadcasts.
- Contribute to forward planning and maintain necessary state bureau functions.

**About You**

Ideally, you will have:

- Minimum five years' experience in cross-platform journalism.
- Developed skills in video journalism, reporting, and production.
- Up-to-date training in first aid, defensive driving, and handling hostile environments.
- Detailed understanding of Queensland's multicultural and Indigenous communities.
- Ability to travel regionally as needed.

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.

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

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