THE OPPORTUNITY:  Here’s an opportunity to become a key player in shaping NZ Herald’s live news coverage across video, audio, and visual formats. You’ll be at the heart of a fast-paced newsroom, delivering captivating content that resonates with diverse audiences, working with talented journalists and video producers to lead in storytelling.

HOW YOU'LL DO IT:

• Collaborate with editors, journalists, and multimedia teams to generate fresh, engaging content that resonates with audiences across all platforms.
• Lead the development of innovative video, audio, and visual storytelling techniques, ensuring each piece is compelling and tailored for its intended platform.
• Direct and coach journalists, visual journalists, and video producers to enhance their multimedia skills, ensuring they produce high-quality, captivating stories.
• Respond quickly and decisively to breaking news, ensuring real-time, accurate delivery through multiple formats, including video, still images, and audio.
• Work closely with the editorial team to pitch and plan story ideas, adapting content for maximum impact.
• Manage interviews, preparing research notes, questions, and production elements that elevate storytelling and engage audiences.
• Take ownership of the visuals budget, ensuring efficient use of resources while managing contributor and freelance costs.
• Maintain strong communication and collaboration with other teams across NZME to ensure seamless, integrated news coverage.
• Support the newsroom’s editorial mission, promoting a culture of excellence, accuracy, and trust.

ABOUT YOU:

• You bring at least 10 years of experience in a senior newsroom role, with a proven track record in multimedia content delivery across digital and broadcast platforms.
• You’re a natural leader, who excels at guiding teams, mentoring staff, and fostering a collaborative, high-performance environment where everyone can thrive.
• You are passionate about breaking news and have the ability to stay calm under pressure, managing multiple tasks and changing priorities with ease.
• With a keen understanding of audience needs, you use analytics and insights to tailor content that not only informs but captivates.
• You possess excellent communication skills, able to confidently liaise with stakeholders inside and outside the organisation while maintaining strong relationships across the newsroom.
• A strategic thinker, you bring vision and a forward-thinking approach, aligning your work with NZME’s goals and pushing the boundaries of storytelling to build engaged, loyal audiences.
• You are committed to continuous learning and professional development, actively seeking opportunities to grow and adapt in an ever-evolving media landscape.

WHAT'S ON OFFER: NZME is one of New Zealand’s largest media companies, made up of over 50 leading media brands including: The New Zealand Herald, Newstalk ZB, ZM, The Hits, iHeartRadio and OneRoof.

Your workplace will be in central Auckland in a modern well-equipped office that boasts not only radio studios but newsroom hubs, multiple breakout areas and our popular iHeart lounge that hosts a variety of internal events. You’ll have development opportunities, access to a range of discounted products and services, and be a key member of a high-performing team.

All applicants will be asked about their working rights in New Zealand. E.g., Citizen, resident, visa, no visa etc.