Executive Producer, CheckPoint

An opportunity to work for RNZ with the aim of enriching, reflecting, connecting and developing life‑long relationships with the communities of Aotearoa and the Pacific through informative, challenging and entertaining storytelling.

Te Mahi – About the job

As Executive Producer, you’ll lead editorial decision‑making for RNZ’s flagship drive‑time news programme. You’ll help set the news agenda, contributing to coverage of breaking news and major events, exclusive news stories and the stories that matter and fascinate New Zealanders. You’ll lead and mentor a talented team of producers and reporters. You’ll be comfortable making decisive editorial calls, developing people and talent and working collaboratively with other news leaders.

Leading and working as part of a team in a high‑energy programming environment, you’ll need:

• A recognised journalism qualification or equivalent industry experience, with a strong track record in news and current...