Malayalam Executive Producer in Sydney

Are you passionate about storytelling and engaging with Malayalam-speaking communities? At SBS, we embrace difference and 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 workplace.

This role is classified as Level 4 (annual base salary $99,377 - $109,889) under SBS Australia's current Enterprise Agreement. The successful applicant will be offered remuneration that is commensurate with their skills and experience.

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 has reflected and explored the evolving diversity of Australia, investing in initiatives to deepen connections with communities, sharing their stories and giving a voice to those often unheard.

The Department: At the heart of SBS, Audio and Language Content has over 60 language teams engaging audiences in conversations on Australian and international news and current affairs, connecting communities through stories and providing settlement information. We deliver services across radio, podcasting, online and social media.

The Role: Reporting to the Program Manager, you will lead the delivery of SBS Malayalam content across audio and digital platforms. You will:

• Ensure content meets audience needs and editorial requirements.
• Work with broadcasters to shape and plan editorial projects.
• Allocate tasks and resources, supervise the development of multi-platform content, and exercise sound editorial judgement.
• Manage and lead a team of producers.
• Identify opportunities to contribute to cross-divisional projects and activities that support SBS’s language strategy.

This is a full-time role, working 38 hours per week. It can be based at our Sydney or Melbourne studios. Applicants must have full working rights in Australia. Candidates will complete a language assessment to demonstrate their proficiency in Malayalam and English, including written and spoken skills and clear broadcast delivery.

About you: You’ll bring:

• Extensive journalism and radio experience in a multi-platform environment.
• Experience managing a team, preferably in a broadcast setting.
• Strong relationship-building and collaboration skills, with the ability to work with a range of stakeholders.
• The ability to work under pressure, meet strict deadlines and solve problems.
• Proficiency in spoken and written Malayalam and English, including clear broadcast delivery.

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.
• The culture and 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 health care checks, salary packaging, Employee Assistance Programme, flexible work arrangements and discounted gym membership nationally with FitnessPass.
• We’re agile and innovative in the way we work, as well as being a trusted and established brand.
• We also love to promote from within! We have allocated training funds to help bridge the gaps when moving from role to role.

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, please contact us.

Applications Closing date: 1st Nov 2026