Commissioning Editor, Scripted

9 hours ago


Sydney, Australia SBS Full time

**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 a **Commissioning Editor to join our 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**

Part of our content strategy across SBS and NITV is the commissioning of engaging and award-winning programming that reflects Australia’s diverse and multicultural society. The purpose of this role is to generate and deliver contemporary programs of the highest editorial standard.

In addition you will be responsible for;
- Generating and delivering innovative, engaging, entertaining and award-winning content to NITV television and online '“ with emphasis on the commissioning of programming reflecting Australia’s diverse Indigenous cultures.
- Overseeing productions on behalf of NITV to ensure high editorial standards and the quality delivery of great ideas on time and to cost-effective budgets, ensuring value for money content.
- Assessing projects against commissioning criteria in a timely and efficient manner and against personal taste where necessary.
- Working in close collaboration with colleagues in the online and internal production division and with key external stakeholders to ensure the commissioned content always achieves its full potential by reaching the maximum audience.

**About you**

We’re looking for a highly creative thinker that is demonstrated by your ability to commission a range of distinctive television and online productions, including co-productions, which reflect the multicultural reality of Australia. Someone who has state or federal agency experience desirable. Full-time experience in Television scripted drama is also an advantage.

**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).**

**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

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