Commissioning Editor

4 months ago


Manukau, Auckland, New Zealand Stuff Full time

Are you ready to take the next step in your amazing news career? Look no further
Stuff, New Zealand's biggest news media platform, is seeking an exceptional
Commissioning Editor to steer our planned journalism and projects.


Join the Forward-Thinking Team:

  • As our
    Commissioning Editor, you will spearhead a team of dedicated specialist editors and journalists. Your visionary leadership will ensure that Stuff consistently delivers an exceptional selection of homepage winners that captivate our audience day in, day out, and establish new standards for excellence across the industry.

Innovate and Dominate:

  • We want a Commissioning Editor who is not afraid to push boundaries, think outside the box, and embrace forwardlooking approaches to storytelling. You'll work closely with the Stuff Digital SLT and National Editor to craft compelling omnichannel news content that captivates our readers and keeps them coming back for more.

Be the Master of Spotting Untold Stories:

  • We are seeking a patient and observant Commissioning Editor with an uncanny ability to see stories where others can't. Your meticulous approach to news planning will ensure Stuff stays one step ahead of the competition, presenting our audience with exclusive stories that can't be found elsewhere.

Champion Creativity and Collaboration:

  • At Stuff, we value collaboration, creativity, and experimentation. As our Commissioning Editor, you will champion these qualities, fostering an environment where ideas flourish, and boundaries are shattered. Your enthusiasm for pushing the envelope will inspire your team to achieve new heights and set industry trends.

The Stuff you'll do:

  • Lead the national news agenda on New Zealand's most powerful platform.
  • Oversee and manage editorial planning for Stuff Digital.
  • Collaborate closely with the Stuff Digital SLT and National Editor.
  • Cultivate a team of specialist editors and journalists.
  • Curate a compelling selection of homepage content that astounds our audience.
  • Continuously innovate and explore new storytelling methods.
  • Maintain a keen eye for untold stories and lead news planning accordingly.

The Stuff you'll bring:

  • Proven experience as an Editor or Senior Journalist, with a focus on omnichannel content.
  • Exceptional leadership skills and the ability to inspire a team.
  • Adept at identifying and developing unique and engaging news stories.
  • A strong track record of successful collaboration and creativity.
  • Meticulous news planning and organisational skills.

Join Stuff and Define the Future of News:

If you are a dynamic and visionary editorial leader looking to make a profound impact on New Zealand's media landscape, we want to hear from you Join Stuff, where you'll have the autonomy to create a lasting legacy of groundbreaking storytelling.


Ka oti rānei i a koe tēnei mahi? Kāti, tono mai ināianei kia tīmata ai tō haerenga me Stuff i tēnei rā.

Stuff champions inclusion.

Be it gender, ethnicity, beliefs, abilities or experiences - we know that diversity brings another lens through which we all learn, connect and grow.

E kōkiri nei a Stuff i te whāinga kia whai wāhi ai te katoa.

Hāunga te ira, te iwi, ngā whakapono, ngā āheinga, ngā wheako rānei o te tangata - e mōhio nei tātou mā te kanorau e whai tirohanga hou ai, e ako ai, e tūhono ai, e whanake anō ai tātou katoa.


Nā runga i tā mātou ū ki tētahi taiao mahi e whakaatu ana i te kanorau o ngā hapori i Aotearoa, i te ao, i te pō, ka pōhiringia, ka ākina anō ngā tono mahi a te marea whānui, hāunga te ira, te iwi, te hauātanga, te pakeke rānei.

E ū nei mātou ki te whai kia wātea ai ā mātou ara whai mahi ki te katoa i runga i te mana taurite.


Disclaimer:
Stuff does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Stuff is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.


Job Details:

  • Reference #
9806- Posted on
20 Jul 2023- Closes on

04 Aug :00- Location(s)

Auckland, Canterbury, Wellington- Expertise
Editor, Editorial, News Director- Job level(s)
Management- Work type(s)
Full Time- Work arrangement
Permanent