Associate Producer

As Associate Producer reporting to the Executive Producer Breakfast you will be responsible for contributing to the production of the Breakfast bulletin and stories for TVNZ News and Current Affairs.

The opportunity - Te tūranga

The responsibilities of this position include concentrating on

• Checking all on-air content is technically fit for broadcast.
• Editing interview and story segments
• Selecting and commissioning visual and graphic elements to be added into show segments. Commissioning graphics and live elements in the event of breaking news
• Liaising and producing live interviews with international correspondents.
• Providing interview/story set ups daily for the show.
• Write clear and concise information for news ticker.
• Work with the line up producer to manage the on-air broadcast of Breakfast (taking responsibility for key visual elements)
• Communicating show requirements with presenters, news traffic, producers, and reporters • Co-manage programmes digital and social posts.
• Fill in for line producer when required.
• Be prepared to refer up to EP Breakfast around programme changes and current issues which may have an impact on the show.
• Deliver quality, accurate, innovative and well produced stories on time, optimising available resources in a cost-effective manner that keeps to budget.
• Maintain flow of information about story developments and refer any legal, ethical, budgetary or potentially contentious issues to programme Editor

What we're looking for - Tā mātou e kimi nei

To be successful in this role, we are looking for

• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Strong attention to detail
• Sound and fast decision-making skills.
• A Media or Journalism qualification preferred.
• Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills.
• Good general knowledge across industry, in particular local, national and international news and events.
• Good judgment and problem-solving skills.
• Focused, and performs well under pressure.
• Able to work with deadlines.
• Proactive, shows initiative.
• Demonstrates good judgement and common sense.
• Work rostered morning and late shifts as required.

Apply Now - applications close on Wednesday 18th December. We will be reviewing applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to withdraw the role at any time.

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