Executive Producer, Afternoons

Te Tūranga –The opportunity 

An opportunity to work with New Zealand’s award-winning public media company. RNZ aims to strengthen Aotearoa and the Pacific through informative, challenging and entertaining content.

Te Mahi – About the job

This role is responsible for the daily delivery of a dynamic, thoughtful and reliably good Afternoons programme. The EP manages a small team of producers, has a close working relationship with the presenter, and communicates clearly and consistently across the organisation with other EPs, stand-in producers, news and digital teams. This role reports to the National Content Director and is one of our radio leaders, helping to shape and implement RNZ National’s live listening strategy.

RNZ is New Zealand’s only non-commercial public multimedia organisation and exists solely to serve the public interest by providing unique, impartial services and content to all New Zealanders.

An outstanding executive producer for Afternoons will:

• Create a performance culture, where outstanding work is expected and celebrated.
  
• Be responsible for the team delivering high quality, engaging, varied and well-produced interviews and stories every weekday.
  
• Have a warm, professional and constructive relationship with the presenter. 
  
• Ensure that RNZ Editorial Policies are understood and adhered to at all times.
  
• Identify and develop multi-media opportunities from the content created for Afternoons.
  

Ōu Pūkenga - About You

• Journalism degree or diploma - or equivalent (which may be achieved through relevant radio production experience)
  
• Significant experience leading a high-profile media programme or platform
  
• An understanding of modern audience patterns
  
• Cultural sensitivity

Ngā Hua: What we offer

• An exciting, challenging job that’ll keep you on your toes every day
  
• A friendly, welcoming and inclusive team/organisation.
  
• Development and regular training opportunities for our people.
  
• Competitive salary.
  
• 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 Culture

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 based in Auckland. We may consider another location for an outstanding candidate.

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. 

Applications close on Monday 21st April, unless filled prior. 

If you'd like to speak to someone about this role, please get in touch with the recruitment team on jobs@rnz.co.nz

RNZ is committed to the principles and practices of Equal Employment Opportunity and welcomes applicants reflecting New Zealand’s cultural and ethnic diversity.