Job description
This is an opportunity to develop your skills and improve on your craft at a unique organisation. New Zealand’s award-winning Public broadcaster, RNZ aims to develop a life-long relationship with all the people of Aotearoa by enriching, reflecting and connecting the communities of Aotearoa and the Pacific through informative, challenging and entertaining storytelling.
Te Mahi – About the job
Morning Report is looking for a Digital Producer with news experience, to work with the programme’s dedicated production team to help create a vibrant online experience.
In collaboration with RNZ’s newsroom and digital team, you will draw on a wide range of story-telling techniques including visual elements, strong writing, and research and angle generation to develop a social media audience and engage with that audience.
As you will be working with the industry’s top talent and covering the highest profile stories in NZ and overseas, you will need to be committed to the highest standards of journalism and have a thorough understanding of national and international news.
Ōu Pūkenga – About You
Working as part of a team in a high energy programming environment, you’ll:
- have daily news experience
- be able to work under pressure
- be brimming with ideas and ways to turn them into compelling radio and online content
- be social media savvy
Your collaborative approach will allow you to forge and maintain essential links across the News and Digital team and the wider organisation.
Ngā Hua: What we offer
- An opportunity to be creative and take the lead
- A welcoming and inclusive team / organisation
- Development and regular training opportunities for our people
- Competitive salary
- Will match an employee’s KiwiSaver contribution up to 4%
- Additional leave provisions for some roles and the option to buy extra leave
- Comprehensive parental leave over and above standard legislation
- Company discounts and benefits including discounted Southern Cross health insurance, car rental services and free flu shots
- RNZ supports work / life balance for our people including working from home initiatives where possible
- Comprehensive wellbeing support including access to a confidential support, guidance, and counselling service
Te Ahurea – Our Culture
We are committed to fostering an inclusive and constructive culture. This means creating a place where our people feel like they belong and can do their best work. We do this through our attitudes; Be Bold, Better Every Day and Extend Manaakitanga.
This is a full-time role based in Auckland.
Please note: A complete application includes your covering letter and a CV.
Applications close: Wednesday, 17 May 2023
RNZ is committed to the principles and practices of Equal Employment Opportunity and welcomes applicants reflecting New Zealand’s cultural and ethnic diversity.