Audio Content & Growth Director

NZME New Zealand; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

NZME New Zealand is seeking an experienced iHeartRadio Content Director to lead the content strategy for our premier digital audio platform. You will oversee programming streams, playlists, and partnerships to maximise audience reach and engagement across news, sport, music, radio and podcasts.

You will work closely with the Head of Digital Audio and commercial teams to create new revenue opportunities, optimise performance with data, and launch new product features and app updates in New

Qualifications

• Minimum five years' experience in a relevant industry.
• Strong radio or audio experience and a relevant qualification.
• Track record of developing content that grows audiences and engagement.
• Comfort working with data and performance metrics to inform decisions.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to collaborate across content, commercial, product and marketing teams.
• Curious, adaptable and proactive approach.
• Genuine passion for audio, podcasts, music and emerging listening behaviours.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and execution of iHeartRadio content strategy across news, sport, music, radio and podcasts.
• Drive streams and playlists to grow listening hours and engagement.
• Oversee day-to-day execution ensuring high-quality, targeted content.
• Drive cross-promotion across NZME's network to grow awareness and adoption.
• Use data to improve reach, engagement, registrations and listening.
• Lead programming of in-store radio offering and NZ podcast network.

Skills

Audio leadership

Audience analytics

Cross-functional collaboration

Radio/audio experience

Strategic direction

Education

Relevant qualification

Job description

NZME New Zealand is seeking an experienced iHeartRadio Content Director to lead the content strategy for our premier digital audio platform. You will oversee programming streams, playlists, and partnerships to maximise audience reach and engagement across news, sport, music, radio and podcasts.

You will work closely with the Head of Digital Audio and commercial teams to create new revenue opportunities, optimise performance with data, and launch new product features and app updates in New