Video Editor

SBS is seeking a mid-weight video editor for its Video Editing Operations team in Artarmon, part of Technology, Operations & Services, which provides technical and editing support for World News, Current Affairs, Sport, NITV, Documentaries and General Entertainment. The role covers news, current affairs and multi-cam productions for television, digital and social platforms. You'll report to the Manager, Video Editing Operations, work with journalists, producers and editors, and own edits from brief to delivery. The role works a rotating roster, including weekends and late shifts.

What you'll be doing

• Editing daily News and Current Affairs content for television, digital and social platforms
• Editing multi-cam productions
• Owning edits from brief to delivery to tight deadlines, working with journalists, producers and fellow editors

What we're looking for

• Professional news and current affairs editing experience, with strong storytelling and accuracy under broadcast deadlines
• Multi-cam editing experience, including syncing and grouping footage, choosing angles, and maintaining continuity and pacing
• Strong Adobe Premiere Pro skills, including organised project workflows, media management and delivery
• Ability to independently structure stories, refine interviews, select supporting footage and balance dialogue, music and atmosphere
• Practical audio balancing, colour correction and preparation of content to technical delivery requirements
• A collaborative approach – interpreting briefs, contributing ideas and responding constructively to feedback
• Desirable: basic After Effects motion graphics (titles, lower thirds, simple animations)
• Desirable: understanding of design principles including typography, composition, visual hierarchy and consistent branding
• Desirable: Photoshop experience and adapting content for digital and social formats

What's on offer

• Base salary range of A$72,286 – A$91,813 (Level 2, SBS Enterprise Agreement)
• An inclusive culture that encourages people to bring their whole selves to work
• Strong engagement – 93% of employees say they are proud to work for SBS
• Flexible work, health checks, salary packaging and an employee assistance programme
• For Sydney-based staff, gym membership and parking (subject to availability)
• An agile, innovative brand with more than 50 years of broadcasting history
• Internal promotion support, with training funds to help employees move between roles

Reasonable adjustments

SBS offers adjustments to the application and interview process, including alternative application methods, interview set-ups, physical requirements, support for trans and gender diverse applicants and flexible interview times. Contact [email protected].

How to apply

Submit a one-page cover letter, a CV of up to three pages and two work samples where you were the sole or primary editor – one news or current affairs story, and one showing your editing strengths and creativity. Applications are shortlisted as they come in. There are two interview rounds, and the second includes a practical editing assessment.