Current Affairs Editor

WE'RE HIRING | Our News & Content Team are hiring for a Current Affairs Editor.

Our vision is to be the number one streamer for trusted news, sport and entertainment and we have three strategic pillars to support the business to achieve this :

Audiences - Deliver exceptional, digital-led content and experiences for viewers.

Revenue - Be the preferred digital platform for NZ advertisers.

Future Business - Realign our operating and cost models with a digital-first focus

The opportunity

This leadership role is a great opportunity to lead the investigative / in-depth team to produce exceptional and engaging long-term current and consumer affairs content primarily for TVNZ's digital platforms (TVNZ+ and 1News.co.nz) that will extend our digital audience reach and accelerate TVNZ's digital revenue.

You will be expected to commission, and story produce content, in line with all NCA EP roles for our digital platforms.

As a strong people leader, you will lead the team to help story produce engaging, current and consumer affairs content that is innovative, accurate, compelling and balanced.

Content that will resonate with our digital audiences and appeal to our advertising partners.

The content this team creates will live predominantly on TVNZ+ and 1News.co.nz, but should also be available to TVNZ's linear shows as and when appropriate.

What we're looking for

To succeed in this role, first and foremost you'll be a person who has a wealth of experience in current affairs, editorial oversight, and an exceptional people leader.

Strong reporting, producing and research experience delivered across multiple mediums.

Proven ability to craft engaging news and current affairs stories that will hold the viewer or reader's attention from start to finish - from a video and a text perspective.

Ability to analyse complex information from multiple perspectives.

Technical proficiency in shooting, editing and social media engagement.

Understanding of media law and legal risk, as well as editorial standards (BSA)

Willingness to learn and implement new technologies with support.

Demonstrated ability to work across multiple shows and platforms.

Adaptable to an ever changing and evolving environment; solution focused leader with a professional, calm, can do attitude.

Ability to work within a budget and monitor revenue and spend targets.

Working at TVNZ

A vibrant culture where we celebrate our content and our successes, and where we're encouraged to continue learning and growing our careers.

Comprehensive parental leave - topping up the Government's offering to 6 months at full pay, as well as 6 weeks working at 80% of your normal time at full pay when you return to work, plus 4 week's paid leave and an optional extra 2 week's unpaid for partners.

Lifestyle Leave - the option to buy an extra week or two of leave annually if you want it, to take leave without pay if circumstances allow, or to cash up leave if you've got more than you need.

Discounted Southern Cross health insurance, free flu shots, and access to a confidential support, guidance and counselling service.

Superannuation covered - with employee contributions matched up to 5% of salary.

Hauora Leave - A bonus 5th week off after your first year, to find your balance and focus on you - whether that's by connecting with whanau, taking time for yourself, or escaping the everyday.

A Broadband and Mobile benefit offer so you'll be able to work from anywhere and be free to stream and binge watch with no limits.

If you would like to find out more about this amazing opportunity, please feel free to call our Head of Talent Acquisitions, Philly Irvine, mobile , she loves to chat about TVNZ careers.

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