Features 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.
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 40 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.
About the role
We are looking for a dedicated and skilled Features Editor to join the team to create and edit content for SBS News' Digital native and Third Party platforms. This is a full-time ongoing weekday role.
You will be:
* Responsible for the editorial leadership of digital features and innovative storytelling for SBS News, which can also include investigations, data led journalism, interactives and visualisations
* Commissioning and editing pre-planned digital-only and digital-led content
* Using data and analytics tools to help inform editorial choices
* Delivering against corporate strategy
About you
The ideal team fit/attributes for the successful candidate is one who is thorough, dedicated to storytelling and collegiate.
You must be a confident and creative editor with a strong eye for detail and the stories that resonate and matter to our audience.
You’ll need an understanding of media law, flawless subbing, strong headline writing skills.
You’ll be committed to maintaining our editorial integrity and maximising our publishing reach.
The successful applicant will have demonstrated experience planning, commissioning, editing and sub-editing experience, including investigative features
You must also bring;
A keen interest in what’s happening in the world to develop storytelling in new and innovative ways to reach and engage wider audiences.
A passion for providing news for all Australians
A hunger to understand and share new developments and trends in journalism and digital media.
Good energy to collaborate across the newsroom to create unique and distinctive content that meets deadlines.
Open to the possibility to undertake occasional irregular hours.
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! a genuine sense of feeling included (we truly celebrate and welcome difference!) and being part of one of the most inclusive companies in Australia!
The culture and the engagement of our workforce, we are proud to have an employee engagement score of 82% with low levels of employee turnover.
A brand that is not only recognisable but trusted and established, we have been broadcasting for over 40 years and we’re not done yet!
We offer a range of benefits from, health care checks, salary packaging, Employee Assistance Programme, flexible work arrangements and for our Sydney based employee’s free gym membership!
We also love to promote from within! we have allocated funds to do just that and help with training gaps when moving from role to role.
Want to learn more? Then hit apply and take the first step to applying for not just another job but a possible whole new career!
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!