Full-time, 6 month contract available
Entry level role learning the fundamentals of media sales
Work with SBS during the World Cup season!

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 1 role under SBS Australia's current Enterprise Agreement (with a base salary range of $54,576 - $68,238 pro-rata). The successful applicant will be offered remuneration that is commensurate with their skills and experience and in alignment with this framework.

The Role

The SBS Media Sales Operations team is looking for a motivated Sales Operations Scheduling Coordinator who is eager to learn the fundamentals of media sales in a supporting entry level role.

This position is ideal for someone looking to build a long-term career in Media Sales. The successful candidate will assist the media sales team by providing sales support, administrative coordination, and managing the delivery of advertising materials.

The duties include but are not limited to:

Provide general support to the sales team: this goes from basic administrative duties to making sure all advertising materials/ spots are received and spots booked.
Schedule and book TV Advertisement spots across, SBS, SBS Viceland, NITV, SBS World Movies, SBS FOOD and SBS Worldwatch.
Assist and advise with e-mails from Group Sales Managers, Sales Representatives and their Coordinators.
Daily spot booking duties/ Schedule Validation/ Sponsorship adherence/ General Scheduling Duties.
Monitor inventory and work in a fantastic team to create an error free on-air environment.
Exciting projects include World Cup, Eurovision, Tour De France and new SBS commissions.

About you

We are looking for a team player who is proactive and has a can-do attitude. Ideally the candidate will be able to work autonomously as well as in a team. Ideally, you would have:

Strong computer skills (Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint) and be keen to learn new software packages.
Excellent communication skills and good attention to detail (a must).
Well-developed written and verbal communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, with a polite yet confident demeanour.
Demonstrated ability to balance competing priorities to meet set targets/outcomes.
Well-developed customer service skills, with the ability to be flexible and uphold these in a demanding deadline driven environment.
A tertiary education is preferred but not necessary.

As part of our recruitment process, SBS may conduct reference checks and review information that is publicly available online, including social media profiles, in line with privacy and anti-discrimination laws. If we collect information from any other sources, candidates will be notified in line with privacy laws.

We value authenticity and expect all applications and submissions to reflect your own voice, ideas, opinions and critical thinking. While we recognise that AI tools may be used to support drafting CVs or cover letters, the final content must remain your own. Throughout the recruitment process, including interviews and assessment tasks, we ask that you do not use AI tools unless we explicitly advise otherwise.

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! 90% of our employees have stated that they are proud to work for SBS!
We offer a range of benefits, from health 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! Our divisions support development opportunities to help team members grow and move into new roles.

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

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.

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 careers@sbs.com.au and let us know.

Adjustments may 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, please view our short video here.

We are shortlisting applications as they come in, so don’t delay, apply today!

To apply online, please go to http://sbs.com.au/careers/

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