Manager ENG & Camera Operations

Manager, ENG and Camera Operations Supervisor

• Pivotal role to lead a diverse talented team in ENG and Camera Operations
• This is a full-time, ongoing role
• Be part of Australia’s most diverse and inclusive media organisation 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.

The successful applicant will be offered remuneration that is commensurate with their skills and experience and in alignment with the SBS EA framework.

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 50 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

SBS Technology can be thought of as the 'engine room' of SBS. Our primary role is to enable and support the production, distribution, and transmission of content across television, radio, and online platforms. Our teams achieve this by working collaboratively to design innovative solutions and deliver end-to-end services for our business stakeholders.

The Role

Reporting to the Head of Technology Operations, the Manager, ENG and Camera Operations is responsible for delivery of the day-to-day operation, development and deployment of the technical and teams required to support the creation of high-quality content to SBS internal clients.

This includes the core areas of ENG, editing, lighting and live crosses via TVU deployment.

Manager, ENG and Camera Operations will promote a service-driven culture amongst teams and high levels of collaboration and integration with technology partners (e.g. Sony, TVU & Canon) to drive production outcomes to ensure the best outcomes for SBS.

Key responsibilities include:

Team Leadership

• Motivate and lead the camera teams to deliver first class content to clients
• Provide leadership and coaching to direct reports and others within the operational team members to enable growth in their leadership and management skills
• Supervise and approve rosters in order to provide best fit resources to efficiently deliver on requirements, ensuring budgets are met

Customer Service

• Provide high-quality service to internal and external clients in line with organisational requirements
• Work closely with NACA, Sport and NITV to deliver great service, seeking regular feedback on the service levels provided to the business
• Devise suggestions and recommendations on the best solutions for customer needs that utilize our resources to the greatest capacity and ensures we adapt to the continually evolving media consumption landscape
• Provide reports and feedback where necessary or as requested

About you

We’re looking for someone who brings:

• A calm confident approach to problem solving in a high-pressure live production environment.
• Strong mentoring skills to lead camera and editing teams
• Sound organisational and problem-solving skills
• Proven ability to work to tight deadlines in a rapidly changing technology and editorial environment
• Highly experienced in mentoring and training teams

Experience in managing a team including the ability to:

• Build a culture of high-level performance, service, and accountability.
• Select, develop, and mentor employees, and monitor and review their performance.
• Manage rostering, leave entitlements, timesheets.
• 10+ years in ENG camera operations
• 5+ years in managing teams
• Excellent communication, presentation, and influencing skills
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Understanding and appreciation of business drivers

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! 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! 93% of our employees have stated that they are proud to work for SBS
• We offer a range of benefits; from flexible work arrangements, health checks, salary packaging, an employee assistance program and for our Sydney based employees, free gym membership and parking (subject to availability).
• 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 almost 50 years and our future is packed with many more exciting developments!
• We also love to promote from within! We have allocated training funds to do just that and help bridge the gaps when moving from role to role.

How to apply

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!

Please submit:

• Cover Letter (1 page max)
• Resume (2 page max)

For other opportunities within our organisation please visit our careers website SBS Careers - Working at SBS

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 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 with SBS, please view our video here.

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