Senior Producer - PM, Morning Report

Auckland
Permanent
Full-time

13 days ago

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 jobMorning Report is looking for an experienced Senior Producer, who can join our afternoon team in Auckland and contribute to creating a vibrant, live experience on air and online for our audiences.Working Sunday through Thursdaywith some of the industry's top talent and covering the highest profile stories in NZ and overseas, you will be committed to the highest standards of journalism and have a thorough understanding of national and international news.Responsibilities of the role include:

Keeping up to date with both national and international news stories

Working with the show's dedicated production team, the newsroom, digital and others across RNZ on editorial components for on-air and online, including initiating, selecting, and developing story ideas.

Working closely with the Morning Report presenter, providing notes/background information/research as required.

Editing pre-recorded interviews, identifying relevant video and audio cuts, including re-editing interviews when required.

Appearing on-air as required.

Maintaining a diverse and relevant list of contacts.

Ōu Pūkenga - About YouWorking as part of a team in a high energy programming environment, you'll need:

Daily news and breaking news experience.

Knowledge of national and international news and current affairs.

Experience in live on-air radio production.

The ability to gain an on-air pass at RNZ, with a broadcast quality voice, including strong Māori andPacific pronunciation skills.

The ability to work under pressure with the ability to turn great ideas into compelling radio and online content.

A commitment to working rostered shifts primarily in the afternoons and evenings.

Ngā Hua: What we offer

A welcoming and inclusive team & organisation

Development and regular training opportunities for our people

Competitive salary and 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

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 CultureWe 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.At RNZ 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 working Sunday to Thursday, based in Auckland.Applications close: Sunday, 7th September 2025 unless filled prior.To apply for this role please complete your application on our careers site, including your covering letter and a CV. If applying through Seek you will be able to view and download a copy of the job description for this role after clicking Apply.If you'd like to speak to someone about this role, please get in touch with the recruitment team onRNZ is committed to the principles and practices of Equal Employment Opportunity and welcomes applicants reflecting New Zealand's cultural and ethnic diversity.

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