Job Description

Te Reo T?taki (TVNZ) translates to “the leading voice” and our kaupapa (purpose) is to “inspire the conversations of Aotearoa.” Each day TVNZ reaches more than two million Kiwis through channels TVNZ 1, 2, DUKE and our digital entertainment platform, TVNZ+, TVNZ’s news site 1news.co.nz and our digital news youth brand Re: ensure we connect with people on the issues that matter to them wherever they are.

The opportunity – Te t?ranga

As Daily Editor reporting to the GM Digital News & Content, you will be lead the delivery of breaking, rolling and daily news across all our shows and platforms, with a focus on digital first coverage (1News.co.nz and News on TVNZ+). To set the editorial agenda for 1News every day and jumpstart our newsgathering efforts in the morning and throughout the day. Ensure all 1News platforms and programmes get the latest news to our audience first, quickly and to a high standard.

What We’re Looking For – T? m?tou e kimi nei:

To be successful in this role, you will need the following

  • A qualification and/or extensive experience in journalism
  • Organised and knowledgeable about what resources are required to produce a story across platforms.
  • Strong relationship-building skills
  • Confidence to make calls on where resource should be deployed.
  • Calm under pressure.
  • Understanding of media law and editorial standards

For more details about career opportunities at TVNZ, please reach out to the Head of Talent Acquisitions, Philly Irvine, at 021 564 691.