Producer/Reporter for Ryan Bridge TODAY

About the Role

New Zealand Media & Entertainment (NZME) is seeking a proactive, energetic, and audience-driven Producer/Reporter to join the team behind Ryan Bridge TODAY — a cutting-edge morning video news program delivering high-quality, current journalism through digital, streaming, and soon television platforms. This role offers a dynamic newsroom environment where you will contribute to keeping the show relevant, engaging, and up-to-the-minute by producing interviews, pitching story ideas, briefing presenters, and reporting both live and pre-recorded content.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain a strong awareness of daily news priorities, develop story angles, secure interviewees, and craft engaging rundowns responsive to breaking news.
• Conduct thorough research and fact-checking of topics and interviewees to ensure accuracy, fairness, and compliance with editorial standards.
• Work confidently in both live and pre-recorded video settings, including on-camera reporting and producing visually engaging segments with editorial collaboration.
• Apply creative production skills to design visually compelling, easy-to-follow video stories.
• Identify follow-up story opportunities and assist in developing multiple content formats including written articles and social media visuals.
• Operate efficiently under pressure, managing competing priorities independently and collaboratively with a broad team.
• Adhere to NZME editorial policies, ethical guidelines, media laws, and workplace health and safety standards.

Candidate Profile

• A passionate and motivated newsroom professional eager to expand skills in reporting, production, or multimedia journalism.
• Possess relevant qualifications and/or substantial experience in journalism with confidence operating within digital and broadcast video environments.
• Demonstrate strong news judgment, an established contact network, and proactive initiative in sourcing stories across diverse topics including politics, business, sports, entertainment, and lifestyle.
• Communicate clearly and succinctly in briefing team members, presenters, and interview subjects.
• Distill complex information into accessible briefing notes and interview questions that engage target audiences effectively.
• Exhibit meticulous attention to detail, exceptional language skills, and commitment to accuracy and ethical standards.
• Remain composed in fast-paced, shifting news environments, adaptable to flexible scheduling, and receptive to feedback within a collaborative culture.
• Drive audience growth through innovative storytelling, fresh concepts, and quality journalism accessible on multiple platforms.

What We Offer

Join one of New Zealand's leading media entities and contribute to an evolving, bold digital video news format. Collaborate with skilled newsroom leaders and multidisciplinary teams across publishing, video, and content domains. Gain opportunities to develop skills in live video, digital journalism, production, and multi-platform storytelling. Access employee benefits, professional growth resources, and engagement with prominent national media brands.

Additional Information

Applicants must confirm their legal work eligibility in New Zealand (citizenship, residency, visa status).

NZME is a premier integrated media group serving over 3.6 million New Zealanders weekly via radio, digital, and print. The company comprises over 50 award-winning media brands supported by talented professionals across multiple disciplines. The role promises expansive possibilities for career growth.