Reporter - Breakfast, Wellington

Te Reo Tātaki (TVNZ) translates to "the leading voice" and our kaupapa (purpose) is to "inspire the conversations of Aotearoa." Each day TVNZ reaches more than two million Kiwis through channels TVNZ 1, 2, DUKE and our digital entertainment platform, TVNZ+, TVNZ's news site 1news.co.nz and our digital newsyouth brand Re: ensure we connect with people on the issues that matter to them wherever they are.The opportunity - Te tūranga In this role as a Reporter - Breakfast, based in our Wellington newsroom, you will be responsible for identifying and reporting engaging, accurate, and balanced stories. Your focus will be on: Generate Exclusive Stories: Plan, pitch, and produce exclusive and original stories specifically for Breakfast, collaborating with Editors and Executive Producers (EPs) to ensure these stories can also be utilized across other TVNZ linear and digital platforms.Fast and Accurate Reporting: Consistently deliver fast, accurate, and fair journalism, reflecting the highest standards of reporting in line with TVNZ's editorial policies. Audience Engagement: Develop story ideas that resonate with audiences across the lower North and upper South regions of New Zealand.Storytelling Excellence: Translate complex stories into accessible narratives using strong storytelling skills suitable for diverse audience segments. Multi-platform Storytelling: Utilize TVNZ's News+ platform to expand storytelling opportunities across various digital platforms, including blogs and authored pieces based on specialized knowledge.Collaboration and Communication: Clearly communicate story requirements to Editors, EPs, and field crews, ensuring seamless execution and coordination. Ethical and Legal Standards: Maintain awareness of legal and ethical considerations related to story development, promptly escalating any issues or concerns as needed.You'll be brimming with ideas and you'll have the ability to produce and present compelling, reliable and accurate stories for our viewers, across all our platforms and programmes. You must have a positive attitude, a passion for news and current affairs and the ability to perform live on air. We are looking for someone that has proven experience (2-3 years at least) in broadcast journalism and news production. A keen interest in general news would be advantageous.You'll know what it's like to work in a fast-paced, future-focused newsroom. A desire to work hard is essential and you'll need to be a morning person - early starts are mandatory! Apply Now - this role will close on 5pm 20th May 2025. We will be reviewing applications regularly and may withdraw the job ad at any time.If you would like to find out more about this amazing opportunity, please feel free to call our Head of Talent Acquisitions, Philly Irvine, mobile 021 564 691, she loves to chat about new careers. If this is the first time applying for a role at TVNZ, you'll be asked to register and upload your C.V. You can login anytime to update your details and track your job application status.When you apply for future roles, you'll only need to review your existing profile details and submit the application. After you've applied You'll receive an email acknowledging your application. Our recruitment team will review your application and get back to you within 2 weeks of the job closing. If shortlisted, you'll be contacted by the hiring manager and invited for an interview.#J-18808-Ljbffr