Corporate Communications Manager

At SBS, we embrace difference, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

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.

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

This is an 18-month contract, full time, hybrid, and Sydney-based.

Reporting into the Head of Corporate Communications, this role will see you:

• Be a trusted source of strategic communications advice, support, information and counsel, including working closely with our Television and Online Content (TVOC) and National Indigenous Television (NITV) divisions.
• Help drive positive sentiment of SBS's reputation by promoting awareness of key initiatives and content, identifying and managing reputational risks, and responding to media enquiries in an accurate, strategic and timely manner.
• Prepare an array of communications for external and internal audiences, including speeches, presentations, talking points, briefs, media releases, statements, quotes, annual reports, and social media posts as required.
• Represent First Nations perspectives and matters authentically and respectfully.

About you

Ideally you will bring:

• 10+ years' experience in a communications role or related area.
• Television or other media background highly regarded.
• Demonstrated ability to identify, develop and deliver communications campaigns and/or opportunities which effectively support an organisation's strategic objectives.
• Outstanding stakeholder engagement skills, with demonstrated ability to influence, build and maintain positive working relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Experience working with First Nations practitioners, talent and content will be highly regarded.

As part of our recruitment process, SBS may review information that is publicly available online, including social media profiles, in line with privacy and anti-discrimination laws.

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 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 93% of our employees have stated that they are proud to work for SBS
• We offer a range of benefits from, health care checks, salary packaging, Employee Assistance Programme, flexible work arrangements and discounted gym membership nationally with Fitness Pass.
• 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 50 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.

Want to learn more? Then hit apply and take the first step to applying not just for another job but a possible whole new career in a purpose led organisation.

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

Reasonable adjustments

SBS recognises that everyone is unique, and you might require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply and put your skills forward for consideration. If we can make some adjustments to the SBS recruitment/interview process to better enable you to shine, then please contact and let us know.

Adjustments include but are not limited to; alternative application methods, interview setups, physical requirements, guidance for trans or gender diverse applicants, specific interview availability times and more.

To find out more about reasonable adjustments with SBS, please view our video here.

We are shortlisting applications as they come in, so don't delay, apply today

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