Breakfast Assistant

TVNZ; Auckland; On-site; NZD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading broadcasting company as a Breakfast Assistant in a unique entry-level role. You will coordinate guest experiences, manage arrivals, and provide essential support for presenters, making it a dynamic environment for those who thrive under pressure and enjoy early mornings.

Qualifications

• Journalism or media qualification is an advantage.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the Breakfast program and assist guests.
• Manage guest arrivals and support them with the interview process.
• Provide necessary materials and refreshments for presenters.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Problem-Solving

Attention to Detail

Teamwork

Education

Journalist or relevant tertiary qualification

Tools

Relevant software and technology

Job description

Our vision is to be the number one streamer for trusted news, sport and entertainment

The opportunity - Te tūranga

As Breakfast Assistant reporting to Executive Producer Breakfast, you will contribute to the co-ordination of the Breakfast program and assisting in the delivery of a quality Breakfast program.

Your Focus Will Be

• Write up the morning's Breakfast guest list for Security and Make Up.
• Meet and greet Breakfast guests and take to make up, then escort guests out of studio and out of building when required.
• Ensure guests are on time and inform producers if they are late or unaccounted for.
• Help guests feel at ease and answer their inquiries about the interview procedure.
• Escort guests into the studio at the correct time and get them seated with microphones.
• Provide refreshments, props and other material to presenters.
• Ensure any props used for interviews are in place well ahead of an interview segments.
• Help guests set up props and other material for their interview.
• Constantly monitor all feedback from emails and texts, pass on to programme producer or presenter as required.
  
  

This is unique entry level role opportunity to work in our Breakfast team- opportunities don't come up very often in this team. You will need to love early mornings.

What we're looking for - Tā mātou e kimi nei

To be successful in this role, you will need to demonstrate the

• Journalist or relevant tertiary qualification is an advantage.
• Media Industry exposure useful.
• Strong attention to
• High level of accuracy.
• Strong communication and interpersonal
• Innovative and able to approach things from different angles.
• Able to prioritise and is responsive to changing demands.
• Able to work to deadlines.
• Focused, and performs well under pressure.
• Works co-operatively within a team environment and is a team player.
• High level of trouble shooting and problem-solving ability.
• Safety conscious.
• Technical expertise in use of relevant software and technology.
• Has a general understanding of cameras and editing.
• Can be flexible and adaptable.
  
  

This position will close on 10th July 2025. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and the job posting may be withdrawn at any time.

For additional details about this opportunity, please reach out to our Head of Talent Acquisitions, Philly Irvine, at mobile number 021 564 691.