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. A passion for Indigenous Australia and broader knowledge of news and current affairs is essential.

**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**

We need someone with experience in information management, data entry and database systems to work alongside journalists, producers, editors and fellow media managers in the heart of the broader SBS newsroom.
- Efficiently handle journalist requests for footage to achieve the best outcome in terms of available vision and retrieval time.
- 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 world leaders, politicians and key figures featured in the news. Keep diary updated accordingly.
- Confidently navigate the non-linear system to find and to archive clips, adding the appropriate metadata.
- Liaise effectively with NITV News journalists and Production staff.
- Give support to initiatives proposed within NITV News and develop own ideas for the benefit of NITV News.
- Communicate with Production staff and EP to prioritise workloads.
- Maintain a thorough knowledge of national and international news and Indigenous affairs.

**About you**
- 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 sound knowledge of Indigenous Affairs, culture and issues as well as correct protocols when dealing with Indigenous communities and individual communities.

**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