Digital Sub Editor

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.

This role is classified as Level 3 role under SBS Australia's current Enterprise Agreement (with a base salary range of $55 - $59 per hour (inclusive of casual loading)). The successful applicant will be offered remuneration that is commensurate with their skills and experience and in alignment with this framework.

The role operates Monday to Friday.

At times, this role may be rostered during evening, morning or weekends, depending on news requirements. Additional shift penalty payments may apply for work performed outside of ordinary hours, including weekends and public holidays, as per the SBS Enterprise Agreement (EA). SBS may also require you to work reasonable overtime, where overtime will be paid at applicable rates in accordance with the EA.

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

SBS News is seeking an experienced Digital Sub-Editor to join our newsroom and help deliver high-quality, distinctive journalism that reflects the diversity of Australia.

Working closely with the News Editor and Deputy News Editor, you'll sub-edit a wide range of news, current affairs and social content for digital platforms, ensuring every story we publish is accurate, balanced, engaging and unmistakably SBS. The key focus of this role is to sub-edit article copy, and also includes subbing of social content and video scripts at times.

You'll play a key role in shaping how our audiences experience SBS News content: crafting crisp, clear and inclusive copy, elevating storytelling, and optimising content for web, app and third-party platforms. You'll understand what resonates with audiences and where, and be a positive collaborator, working with journalists across our teams.

Day to day, this role will involve:

• Sub-editing articles for SBS News and Current Affairs, as well as social and other online news content

• Elevating storytelling in articles, to improve accessibility and audience engagement

• Ensuring content complies with style guides, SBS Charter and Code of Practice

• Optimising content, including improving headlines, and ensuring best practice with multi-media assets

• Working with journalists across digital, TV, audio and adjoining SBS teams

About You

You're a meticulous and motivated sub-editor who's passionate about news, current affairs and the power of great storytelling. You thrive in a digital newsroom and take pride in producing clean, accurate and engaging copy that cuts through the noise.

You'll also bring to the role:

• Proven skills in sub-editing and publishing for news content on online platforms

• A strong understanding and knowledge of national and international affairs

• Exceptional grammar, spelling and syntax, with a flair for improving readability and ensuring stories are accessible and inclusive.

• Understanding of media law, editorial judgement and a commitment to accuracy, balance and the SBS Charter.

• A deep understanding of SEO best practice, optimising headlines and content for discoverability

• Confidence in using content management systems and analytics tools to refine and improve performance.

• A collaborative spirit: you value open communication, constructive feedback and contributing to a supportive team environment.

• Most of all, you care about journalism that reflects and serves the breadth of Australian communities, helping SBS continue to inform, inspire and connect people through trusted, distinctive storytelling.

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