💼 Full-Time Position

Producer - The Weekend Collective, Newstalk ZB (Maternity Cover)

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New Zealand Media & Entertainment (NZME)
📍 auckland, auckland, New-Zealand
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Location
auckland, New-Zealand
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Posted
June 18, 2026
Type
Full-Time
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Full-Time Opportunity: This is a permanent, full-time position with a competitive package and real career growth potential.

Job Description

Newstalk ZB – Lifestyle Radio Producer

Position Overview

Newstalk ZB is looking for a Lifestyle Radio Producer to head our Weekend Collective programme on Saturday and Sunday afternoons. This is a fixed‑term, part‑time maternity leave position.

Key Responsibilities

  • Produce entertaining radio segments covering politics, finance, health, parenting, property and related topics.
  • Coordinate talent, contributors and content for weekend airtime.

Required Qualifications

  • Strong organisational skills and a deep understanding of news and current events.
  • Good political awareness and the ability to identify popular topics.
  • Excellent industry contacts.
  • Comfortable taking direction while confidently backing own decisions regarding talent and content.
  • Background in journalism and preferably broadcasting experience.

What We Offer

A challenging yet supportive...