Indigenous Sports Cadetship

Indigenous Sports Cadetship

 

Specified Period: 12 month contract (shift work, including evenings and weekends)
Salary: $47,134 p.a.
Reports to: Executive Producer, Sports
Background Broadcast Network initiative: FOXSPORTS, Nine Network, SBS Sports
SBS Sports, FOX SPORTS and Nine Network have come together to offer an Indigenous Sports Cadetship as a 12 month program commencing 2013. The Sports Cadet Program is offered as a part of SBS’s, FOX SPORTS and Nine’s participation in Media RING, the industry body working with the Australian Government to create jobs for Indigenous Australians in media organisations.

The program is designed to enable the Cadet to develop skills, experience and abilities in digital and broadcast journalism and production, with a focus on sports and will also include specific mentoring.

Each of the hosting organisations will contract the services of the Cadet for a period of four months; SBS Sports from January to April 2013, FOX SPORTS from May to August 2013 and the Nine Network from September to December 2013. Each organisation will have its own Duty Statement/Position Description and will prepare an employment contract outlining; specific duties, working conditions and practices; and each will be responsible for the payment of the Cadet’s salary.

As part of the program, the Indigenous Sports Cadet will be rostered for monthly meetings with the Indigenous mentor, based at SBS/NITV. The Indigenous mentor will also coach management across the three networks to ensure a supportive work environment. The Cadet will also participate in each organisation’s performance management system and will be evaluated at the end of each four month contract.
Duty Statement
 
For the four months spent at SBS Sport in Sydney, the Cadet will work as a part of a team and be responsible for reporting, producing and/or researching sports content to the required SBS standards. The main tasks/responsibilities with SBS Sports will include:

1. Undertake and complete training courses as directed, including Broadcast Law.
2. Under the direction of the Executive Producer or other Journalists and/or Producers as required, perform and/or assist with reporting, producing, researching and other tasks for SBS sports programs, including television, online, web content, blogs and social media.
   
3. Develop an understanding of editorial practices and publishing cycles. 
4. Update social media and moderate user-generated forums.
5. Work as a part of the team attending film shoots and other on-location tasks.
6. Ensure that content produced complies with SBS’s Charter obligations, Codes of Practice, Editorial Guidelines and other relevant standards and formats (in collaboration with and/or under the direction of the Executive Producer and/or other Journalist(s) or Producer(s) as assigned).
7. Engage in clear and open communication with team members and uphold SBS values.
8. Other duties as directed.
9. Occupational Health & Safety: Comply with your OH&S responsibilities as outlined in SBS’s Health and Safety Management Arrangements (HSMA) (refer "Employees" in Attachment B of the HSMA).

Selection Criteria
Criterion 1 – SBS

• As an SBS Team Member demonstrate a positive and enthusiastic understanding of SBS’s Purpose and Values and a commitment to a safe, secure and diverse workplace.
• Demonstrate an understanding and alignment with SBS’s values and including an ability to contribute to a positive culture through:
• Being a positive representative or advocate for SBS;
• Constructive and appropriate interaction with others;
• Adopting a can do/will do approach; and
• Displaying a commitment to the team including OH & S, diversity and team work goals.

Criterion 2 – Journalism 

• To have completed, or substantially completed tertiary, trade or similar training.
• To have had material broadcast on television and/or radio and/or in print journalism and/or online or be able to demonstrate substantial efforts in this direction.
• To be able to demonstrate familiarity with sports programming, have good general knowledge skills, excellent sports knowledge, and display good news sense.
• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Word and Excel, and email. Familiarity with use of social media and online platforms.
• Ability to work in accordance with a roster, undertake shift work, and be available to travel, if required.

Criterion 3 – Communication and Cultural Awareness  

• The ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing and display determination, initiative and curiosity.
• Applicants must identify as being of Aboriginal or Torres Strait islander descent (the filing of this employment opportunity is intended to constitute a special measure under subsection 8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975).
• A knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultures, issues and affairs.