Day Editor

2 weeks ago

Wellington City, New Zealand Radio NZ Full time

This is a fantastic opportunity to work with New Zealand’s award-winning public media company. At RNZ we aim to strengthen Aotearoa and the Pacific through informative, challenging and entertaining content.

Due to an exciting internal movement, RNZ is looking for a senior editorial leader to drive our daily news coverage across our audio and digital platforms. This is a key role at the centre of our news operations, shaping how our content engages with our audiences on a daily basis.

**Te Mahi - About the job**:
As RNZ’s Day Editor, you’ll lead live news coverage from 6am-2pm, coordinating breaking news, planning and guiding editorial decisions, and making sure our journalism is high quality, compelling, and has impact.

In this role you’ll be responsible for:

- Lead coordination of live news coverage across digital and audio
- Coordinate breaking news and editorial priorities
- Work closely with journalists, editors and news programme teams to deliver high-quality content
- Actively contribute to editorial planning meetings, prioritising stories & content that resonates with our audience.
- Monitor the quality of content and make sure it meets RNZ’s editorial standards.
- Support staff, ensuring journalism and content is fresh and relevant, and recognising achievements in storytelling.

**Ōu Pūkenga - About You**:
We’re looking for a confident senior editorial leader who has a passion for public media and significant experience in broadcasting and multimedia journalism.

What we’re looking for:

- Ideally a tertiary qualification in journalism, or equivalent experience gained in a relevant role.
- Proven experience at a senior level in breaking news, editing and visual/audio storytelling
- Confidence making decisions and sound editorial judgement.
- Strong time management skills and the ability to work well and communicate clearly under pressure.
- Strategic thinking skills and the ability to anticipate audience needs.
- Excellent communication, collaboration and relationship building skills
- Credible and values driven, with a commitment to the RNZ Charter and Te Tiriti

**Ngā Hua: What we offer**:
At RNZ, you’ll be joining a passionate team who love what they do and are committed to making a difference. We offer:

- A chance to shape the national conversation and serve the public good
- A friendly, welcoming and inclusive culture.
- Regular development and training opportunities for our people.
- Competitive salary and matched KiwiSaver contributions up to 4%.
- Comprehensive parental leave over and above standard legislation.
- Flexible work options and additional leave provisions for some roles.
- Wellbeing support, including access to a confidential guidance and counselling services.

**Te Ahurea - Our Culture**:
At RNZ 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 full-time role based in Auckland or Wellington but we are open to flexibility.

**Applications close: Sunday, 16**th** November 2025 unless filled prior.**
- RNZ is committed to the principles and practices of Equal Employment Opportunity and welcomes applicants reflecting New Zealand’s cultural and ethnic diversity._

Permanent Full Time

**Job no**:970

**Location**:Wellington, Auckland

**Closing Date**:Sunday, 16 November 2025

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