Reporter Breakfast

The opportunity - Te tūranga

In this role as a Reporter - Breakfast, you will spreadhead Christchurch's daily reporting by identify and reporting on developing stories and breaking news first up in the day. You will support news coverage on Breakfast and digital platforms.

Your focus will be on:

• Identify developing or breaking news and liaise with editorial leaders on coverage.
• Consistently deliver fast, accurate, entertaining and fair journalism
• Deliver quality, well produced packages, scripts, VO grabs on time and to duration. Report live as required.
• Generate original stories, working with the Editorial leaders to ensure they can be developed for use on any TVNZ News programme or platform.
• Maintain a flow of information about the development of the story to the newsroom.
• Demonstrate the ability to work closely as part of a multi-skilled team.
• Be able to demonstrate sound judgement of legal or ethical issues and understanding of when to refer to the manager

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

You'll be brimming with ideas and you'll have the ability to produce and present compelling, reliable and accurate stories for our viewers, across all our platforms and programmes. You must have a positive attitude, a passion for news and current affairs and the ability to perform live on air.

We are looking for someone that has proven experience in broadcast journalism and news production.

You'll know what it's like to work in a fast paced, future focused newsroom. A desire to work hard is essential and you'll need to be a morning person - early starts are mandatory!

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 021 564 691, she loves to chat about new careers.