Multimedia Content Editor
Posted: 6 days ago
Job Description
THE OPPORTUNITYAre you ready to lead the charge in dynamic, multi-platform news delivery? NZME is on the hunt for a Multimedia Content Editor who thrives in a fast-paced newsroom and knows how to turn breaking and premium news into engaging video and visual content. You’ll be at the heart of our coverage, collaborating with journalists, editors, and producers to deliver stories that resonate with audiences wherever they are.How You’ll Do ItChampion NZME’s newsroom mission and ethics while collaborating across publishing and production teams.Attend planning meetings to identify multimedia opportunities and direct content creation.Guide and coach journalists and producers to craft compelling visually-led stories.React swiftly to breaking news, ensuring fast, accurate, and visually engaging coverage.Help to elevate content produced by Herald NOW.Manage collaboration with other newsrooms such as pool coverage.Manage visuals budgets, copyright compliance, and contributor content.Use analytics and audience insights to shape content strategy and delivery.About YouYou’re a seasoned newsroom professional with a flair for multimedia storytelling. You bring:A relevant qualification or significant experience in digital/broadcast journalism.Strong leadership and mentoring skills to inspire high-performing teams.Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.A strategic mindset with a passion for innovation and audience engagement.A commitment to journalistic integrity, media law, and NZME’s editorial standards.Flexibility, resilience, and a proactive approach to change and development.What’s On OfferA pivotal role in one of New Zealand’s leading media organisations.Opportunities to shape the future of multimedia journalism.A vibrant, collaborative newsroom culture.Professional development and career growth.Competitive remuneration and benefits.The chance to make a real impact on how Kiwis consume news.All applicants will be asked about their working rights in New Zealand (e.g., citizen, resident, visa, no visa).New Zealand Media and Entertainment is NZ's premium integrated media group. We keep Kiwis in the know about what matters most to them, and dig into what’s going on in the world and why, as well as shining a light on the latest and greatest in news and entertainment. Combining radio, digital, and print we reach more than over 3.6 million* Kiwis every week.We are home to more than 50 of Aotearoa’s award-winning media brands - each with its own voice, and each powered by the country’s top media personalities, journalists, broadcasters, designers, writers, commercial thinkers, operations teams, marketers, digital and tech specialists and many more. You can achieve anything you set your mind to here – the possibilities are endless!Come and join the future of NZME. Give it your all and enjoy the ride because this could lead anywhere…
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