Executive Editor

**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 an **Executive Editor to lead the Indigenous News and A Current Affairs 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**

Indigenous News and Current Affairs (INACA) are currently looking for an Executive Editor for a full-time ongoing opportunity. The Executive Editor, INACA is responsible for overseeing the commissioning for all NITV news and current affairs platforms and requires a journalist with outstanding news judgement, decision making capacity, production skills and a full understanding of the unique resource requirements of television and online news.

We are looking for someone who can:

- Direct the cross-platform team that determines and delivers the daily requirements for all NITV News & Current Affairs programs, in consultation with the Executive Producer INACA Output and the Channel Manager of NITV.
- Assign stories with full knowledge of SBS's & NITV editorial responsibilities, priorities and budgets, and ensure content of the highest professional standards.
- Ensure deadlines for breaking news coverage match the competitive position in the various platform markets
- Lead the strategic planning of news and current affairs events and stories, both domestically and internationally, which meet the remit of the SBS Charter and the goals & objectives of NITV
- Initiate the production of compelling and relevant content to an Australian audience that continues to evolve from Indigenous perspective
- Ensure coverage is not confined to breaking news but that also provides the depth and insight into significant issues for which NITV has become renowned.
- Lead and inspire key direct reports and have a deep understanding of domestic and Indigenous affairs from a current and historical perspective.
- Authorise expenditure within delegation and ensure that the input teams operate within the agreed budgets.
- Be a creative and lateral thinker who can also provide input into the broader strategic focus of NITV is critical for this position
- Ensure a collaborative and collegiate managerial style is maintained along with a core understanding of SBS's & NITV values and cultural expectations

**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**

At SBS, it's not just what you do but how you do it. We're looking for people who share our passion and hold our strong values, diverse workforce and inclusive culture.