Our highly regarded News and Current Affairs division is offering 12-month Cadetships to recent graduates wanting to build careers in broadcast and digital journalism.
Applicants must identify as being of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent. SBS considers that being Aboriginal and/or a Torres Strait Islander is a genuine occupational requirement for this position under s 14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW).
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.
The Department
Our highly regarded News and Current Affairs division is offering 12-month Cadetships to recent graduates wanting to build careers in broadcast and digital journalism.
The Role
The successful applicants will join SBS in early 2024 and will be exposed to a number of platforms including TV, Radio and Online. SBS’s News and Current Affairs teams are predominantly based in our Sydney offices although Cadets also undertake placements in our Canberra and Melbourne bureaus, and NITV news and current affairs programs.
As part of a team and under direction, Cadets will contribute to SBS News and Current Affairs programs and website in a variety of ways, including researching, producing and reporting.
The role is structured to include rostered evening and weekend work to support the needs of a busy 24/7 news operation.
It is a requirement of this role that incumbents are fully vaccinated with an approved Covid-19 vaccination in line with the ATAGI guidelines which include booster shots. We do however have a medical exemption process and we would be happy to discuss your application should this be applicable to you.
About you
The successful candidates will have completed tertiary qualifications in Journalism or another relevant specialty, and ideally have some experience in television, radio and/or online reporting or production.
Applicants must have a sound knowledge of national and international affairs, be passionate about news, be effective communicators both in writing and verbally and be able to demonstrate determination, initiative and curiosity by generating story ideas. A familiarity with SBS’s News and Current Affairs programming is expected.
The ability to speak a second language and/or have experience of another culture or cultures is also highly desirable.
Candidates from under-represented backgrounds (in the sector) are valued to reflect their reporting of the diversity of people and experiences in contemporary Australia, aligning with SBS’s Charter.
Aligned with SBS’s Inclusion Plan, candidates identifying as First Nations Australians, women, people from cultural and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disability, people of diverse sexuality & gender identities including LGBTQI+, people from under-represented locations (including regional & remote areas), and people from diverse socio-economic backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.
The Cadetships are offered for one year with no guarantee of ongoing employment. However, those who successfully complete the program may be considered for any relevant vacancies within SBS News and Current Affairs.
The Duty Statement and Selection Criteria for these positions may be viewed on SBS’s website www.sbs.com.au/jobs
Your application must include:
1. Cover Letter
2. Resume, outlining journalism & media experience and qualifications
3. Video/Audio examples of your television, radio and/or online news reporting, or your show-reel, should be posted on a site such as YouTube, Vimeo or Flickr
Please provide the link/s to your examples in your cover letter.
Note : A piece-to-camera is a pre-requisite for the application. This can be a news story, pre-recorded live cross or simply an introduction to you, highlighting your reasons for applying.
Short-listed candidates will be required to provide two employment and/or academic referees.
Applicants must be Australian citizens or permanent residents of Australia.
Applications must be submitted ONLINE ONLY by 5.00pm on Friday 29th September 2023.
Late applications will not be accepted in any circumstances.