Herald NOW Business – Executive Producer

THE OPPORTUNITY :

You will work with the Herald NOW Business host and producer / reporter to deliver content for a 30-minute live show on weekday mornings to the NZ Herald site and third party platforms. You will ensure a compelling line up of guests and topics that will appeal to a business audience and showcase the journalism being generated by the Business Herald and BusinessDesk teams at NZME.

HOW YOU’LL DO IT :

Be a collaborative and positive influence who has the ability to get the best out of those around you.

Champion NZME’s newsroom mission and code of ethics, working seamlessly with publishing and wider NZME teams.

Bring your passion for video interviews and storytelling to a fast-paced, dynamic environment where every day is different.

Demonstrate ability to direct and work alongside hosts, journalists, multimedia journalists, visual journalists, studio operators and video producers to deliver outstanding content.

Communicate quickly and effectively during breaking or developing news situations, ensuring our coverage is both fast and accurate.

Create a variety of engaging video content, tailored for audiences across multiple platforms.

Drive positive change within the newsroom, coaching and mentoring colleagues at every opportunity.

Build and maintain strong relationships with newsroom teams, commercial partners, and colleagues across NZME to deliver on our shared strategy.

Uphold the highest editorial standards, ensuring all content meets our style and formatting guidelines.

ABOUT YOU :

Relevant qualification and / or significant experience working in newsrooms in senior roles and will be skilled in the multimedia delivery of content.

Bring control room experience overseeing the output of live shows, not necessarily in the business genre.

Comfortable in digital / broadcasting environments and will have a track record in people-leadership.

Effective communicator who keeps leaders and colleagues informed and relates confidently with people inside and outside the organisation.

A team player who welcomes input, respects others’ views and contributes positively to NZME.

Committed to ongoing learning and personal development, adaptable to change.

WHAT’S ON OFFER :

In return, we offer the chance to work with the best in the business on award-winning brands and titles in an environment where we foster diversity and inclusion. At NZME our culture is second to none, where innovation and fun is the norm, and you’re encouraged to bring your whole self to work.

Your workplace will be in central Auckland in a modern well-equipped office that boasts radio and video studios, newsroom hubs, multiple breakout areas and our popular iHeart Lounge that hosts a variety of internal events. You’ll have access to a range of discounted products and services, development opportunities and be a key member of a high performing team!

Sound good? It is! Apply now!

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

Please note that we will be reviewing applicants the week commencing 5 January 2026.