**Te Tūranga - The opportunity**

RNZ aims to develop a life-long relationship with all the people of Aotearoa by enriching, reflecting and connecting the communities of Aotearoa and the Pacific through informative, challenging and entertaining storytelling.

**Te Mahi - About the job**

Morning Report are looking for a journalist with news experience to cover and develop crucial stories overnight, for the following morning’s programme - ensuring we have the latest updates and breaking international stories for our audiences.

Working with the industry’s top talent and covering the highest profile stories in NZ and overseas, you will be committed to the highest standards of journalism and have a thorough understanding of national and international news.

Responsibilities of the role include:

- Keep up to date with both international and national news stories
- Work with the show’s dedicated production team, the newsroom, digital and others across RNZ on editorial components for on-air and online, including initiating, selecting, and developing story ideas
- Work closely with the Morning Report presenter providing notes/background information/research as required
- Edit pre-recorded interviews, identify relevant video and audio cuts, including re-editing interviews when required
- Appear on-air as required
- Maintain a diverse and relevant list of contacts

**Ōu Pūkenga - About You**

Working as part of a team in a high energy programming environment, you’ll need:

- Daily news experience
- Knowledge of international and national news and current affairs
- Experience in live production
- The ability to appear on-air
- A broadcast quality voice, including Māori and Pacific pronunciation skills
- The ability to work under pressure and be brimming with ideas and ways to turn them into compelling radio and online content

**Ngā Hua: What we offer**
- A welcoming and inclusive team & organisation
- Development and regular training opportunities for our people
- Competitive salary
- Will match an employee’s KiwiSaver contribution up to 4%
- Additional leave provisions for some roles and the option to buy extra leave
- Comprehensive parental leave over and above standard legislation
- Company discounts and benefits including discounted Southern Cross health insurance, car rental services and free flu shots
- RNZ supports work/life balance for our people including working from home initiatives where possible
- Comprehensive wellbeing support including access to a confidential support, guidance, and counselling service

**Te Ahurea - Our Culture**

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and constructive culture. This means creating a place where our people feel like they belong and can do their best work. We do this through our attitudes; Be Bold, Better Every Day and Extend Manaakitanga.

This is a casual role based in Auckland.

**Applications close: Thursday, 22 June 2023**
- RNZ is committed to the principles and practices of Equal Employment Opportunity and welcomes applicants reflecting New Zealand’s cultural and ethnic diversity._