Digital Content Editor: Video & Storytelling (Remote)

Auckland; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 87,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Hybrid/remote working patterns

5 weeks' annual leave

On-site childcare

Job summary

The University of Auckland is seeking an Editor – Digital Content to join our Communications team and bring stories from across the University to life through engaging, high-quality digital content.

This hands-on role covers video, photography, podcasting, and other formats, taking stories from concept through filming, editing, production and publication, while showcasing researchers, staff and ideas across Aotearoa and beyond.

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent experience in multimedia storytelling, journalism, communications or digital media.
• Proven experience creating high-quality digital and multimedia content (video, photography, podcasting, digital publishing).
• Strong technical skills in video production, photography, editing and digital content production.
• Understanding of audience and platforms; ability to tailor stories to different channels.
• Strong editorial judgement and attention to accuracy and accessibility.
• Good relationship-building and collaboration with academics, researchers and staff.
• Interest in digital trends, AI, analytics, platforms and new storytelling methods.
• Ability to work independently and make decisions in a complex organisation.
• Experience with media, tertiary or institutional communications is a plus; experience with Shorthand is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Create compelling digital stories across video, photography, podcasting, and other multimedia formats.
• Find and develop stories that support University priorities, media opportunities, reputation, and strategic communications.
• Take stories from concept to publication, including filming, photography, audio recording, video editing, production, and digital publishing.
• Keep up with digital trends, emerging technologies, AI, platforms and changing audience behaviours.
• Provide digital and multimedia advice, helping colleagues develop content that is engaging, accessible, and fit for purpose.

Skills

Multimedia storytelling

Video production

Photography

Editing

Digital publishing

Editorial judgement

Collaboration

AI awareness

journalism

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification

Tools

Shorthand

Job description

The University of Auckland is seeking an Editor – Digital Content to join our Communications team and bring stories from across the University to life through engaging, high-quality digital content.

This hands-on role covers video, photography, podcasting, and other formats, taking stories from concept through filming, editing, production and publication, while showcasing researchers, staff and ideas across Aotearoa and beyond.