Producer - Cantonese

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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.
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The Department The Audio and Language Content team is seeking a casual based Producer to join us in the Cantonese language program.
Audio and Language Content produces the most linguistically diverse public broadcasting in the world, providing Australian-focused news and information in 63 languages across live radio and digital platforms.
The Role With a sound understanding of the Cantonese-speaking community in Australia and its cultural sensitivities, as a producer, you will contribute to fostering audience engagement on-air and online.
Prior experience in journalism or broadcasting will be highly regarded.
This is a casual position, located in either our  Sydney or Melbourne  studios.
About you To be considered, you will be able to prove:  The ability to research, write, produce, translate and present audio content (including news, current affairs and community stories) on radio and/or online platforms.
Proficiency in speaking Cantonese and in reading/writing Traditional Chinese, as well as English.
Also, you will be comfortable participating in a language assessment task as part of our interview process.
Demonstrated professional experience using Facebook, Twitter and Instagram would be an advantage.
It is a requirement of this role that incumbents are vaccinated with at least two doses of an approved Covid-19 vaccination.
We do however have a medical exemption process and we would be happy to discuss your application should this be applicable to you.
The successful candidate is expected to undertake shift work which includes presenting on-air programs late in the evening and on weekends.
Only residents based in Australia with working rights are eligible to apply.
Please note shortlisting will commence in early January 2024.
Among other requirements you must reside within Melbourne or Sydney to be considered.
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