News on TVNZ+ is the home for video news you can trust from NZ and the world, whenever you want.
Join us for a truly exciting opportunity to be part of the team tasked with taking our home for news on TVNZ+ to the next level.
This a page that encompasses everything that's great about journalism, in-depth reporting, top stories of the day, consumer tips and tricks and great exclusive interviews.
If you're passionate about video storytelling, digital audiences, and working in a busy newsroom, this is the job for you!
The opportunity - Te tūranga
As News Editor, you will ensure high-quality NCA content on TVNZ+ platforms to maximise audience and revenue. Maintain accuracy and keep the audience in mind. Perform thorough editorial checks, balancing speed to publish with quality. Provide daily coverage according to the TVNZ+ News Curation and Editorial Strategies, prioritising editorial pillars and audience.
You will lead the vision for News on TVNZ+ by choosing the top video news content from across NCA to publish on the platform.
This position is an 8-week fixed-term contract commencing on 30th September 2024
What we're looking for - Tā mātou e kimi nei
To be successful in the role, we are looking for the following

• Excellent editorial judgement to make content New Zealanders want to watch and you'll demonstrate strong story selection, helping make News on TVNZ+ a must visit destination.
• Strong technical skills to understand and improve any processes regarding the workflow for getting content to TVNZ+
• Curiosity and a desire to experiment in the digital first space.
• Excellent understanding of digital platforms and show "digital first" thinking.
• Ensure editorial output meets legal and ethical requirements, is high quality and error free.
• Understand data so you can easily monitor analytics tools to help inform decision making.
• Have a commercial mindset and be able to keep TVNZ's strategy and targets front of mind as you make decisions.
• Wealth of experience in journalism in the media industry, specifically in news.
• Digital experience and understanding of the domestic and international digital and broadcast markets.
• Be able to manage time and resources effectively, able to work to deadlines, prioritise multiple demands and tasks.
• Production skills in both digital and broadcast news environments.
• Strong leader of people

Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity! Connect with our enthusiastic Head of Talent Acquisitions, Philly Irvine, at 021 564 691. Philly is passionate about TVNZ careers and can't wait to chat with you!