Sign Language Interpreter

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Job Description

Fiji Broadcasting Corporation today operates a network of six radio stations: two in each of the three major languages (iTaukei, Hindustani and English). The stations are Radio Fiji One and Bula FM (iTaukei), Radio Fiji Two and Mirchi FM (Hindustani), and Gold FM and 2Day FM (English). In addition to its radio services, FBC operates three television channels; FBC TV, FBC 2 and FBC Sports providing a diverse range of news, entertainment, sports and educational content across Fiji. FBC also operates its digital media platform, Viti+, which delivers live streaming to audiences both locally and internationally, expanding FBC’s reach beyond traditional broadcasting.

The Sign Language Interpreter translates spoken language into visual language to ensure that everyone has equal access.

Outcomes

Organisational Stakeholders
1. Facilitating Communication
Provides sign-language interpreter services. Works effectively in teams with other sign language interpreters. Assists in the collection and preparation of content production for on-air or online. Assists in the coordination of services for employees with disabilities. Maintains awareness of best practices, emerging trends and new legislation relating to Sign Language/Interpreting functional area. Attends the workplace regularly, reports to work punctually and follows a work schedule to keep up with the demands of work. Working hours may include evenings, holidays or weekends depending on deadline requirements and special events. Completes duties and responsibilities in compliance with FBC policies and guidelines.
2. Teamwork and cooperation
Cooperation within the team and greater function / department Cooperation across functions / departments Work collaboratively to achieve the set targets and goals
Product's Stakeholders
1. Operational and statutory compliance
Statutory compliant to laws and regulations Health and safety compliance Environmental compliance Operationally compliant to the organisation's policies and procedures

Responsibilities - Critical Competencies

Competence	Description
Business
Information Analysis	Make informed decisions by collecting and interpreting data and information
Communication	Exchange information through verbal communication
Customer
Customer Commitment	Demonstrate a commitment to customer service - both internal and external customers.
Commercial Focus	Optimize the commercial viability of the organisation.
Relationship Building	Build beneficial relationships with suppliers and stakeholders.
Quality Focus	Deliver quality.
Organisational Values	Display the organisation's image and value standards.
Social and Cultural Awareness	Respond respectfully and effectively to people of different cultural and social backgrounds.
People
Team Orientation	Work in a team towards a common aim.
Professional
Technical Strength	Demonstrate knowledge of a specialist discipline.
Compliance	Comply with relevant laws and the policies and procedures of the organisation.
Operational
Environment	Establish and maintain an environmentally friendly organisation

Qualifications

Qualification	Discipline	Notes
Preferred
Certificate	Educational Psychology	Linguistics

Work Knowledge and Experience

1. Minimum of 2 years working as a Sign Language Interpreter.
2. Knowledge of Hindi or Fijian Language would be an added advantage

Requirements

Language Proficiency
Excellent command of English
Regulatory Compliance Requirements
Relevant certifications, registrations, and licenses may be required.

Interactions

Interaction	Comments
Internal
Head of TV
Production Team
Head of News and Current Affairs
HR
News Team
External
Customers

Attributes

Attribute	Definition
Behavioural Styles
Detail oriented	Attends to the small elements of a task/activity, ensuring completeness and accuracy.
Energetic	Constantly active and driven to put in effort. Works hard to promote an enterprise.
Enthusiastic	Shows high levels of excitement and interest, and expresses positive feelings.
Punctuality	Completes a required task or fulfills an obligation before or at a previously designated time
Reliable	Is able to be trusted to do what is expected or has been promised, puts in a great amount of effort believing in the value of work.
Interpersonal Styles
Empathic	Has the ability to understand somebody else's feelings or difficulties.
Team Oriented	Enjoys being with others as part of a group or team.
Perceptive	Shows keen insight and understanding of issues or situations.
Thinking Styles
Analytic	Able to separate things into their constituent elements in order to study or examine them, draw conclusions, or solve problems.
Flexible/Adaptable	Readily accommodates changing circumstances, modifying own behaviour and/or views. Able to adjust easily to new conditions.