Dynamic Talk Radio Announcer — Overnight & Weekend Host

NZME New Zealand; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Newstalk ZB is seeking a confident and engaging Announcer to provide cover for a range of our programmes. This role can be Auckland, Hamilton, Wellington or Christchurch based, and you’ll work across Overnights to holiday and weekend shows, connecting with listeners through conversations, breaking news, interviews and live callers.

You’ll thrive in live environments and be comfortable behind the mic, with flexibility for overnight shifts and a willingness to build on-air experience with a

Qualifications

• Strong on-air presence and excellent communication skills.
• Confidence handling live talkback and engaging a diverse audience.
• Ability to think quickly and respond calmly to unexpected situations.
• Solid awareness of news, current affairs and issues relevant to New Zealanders.
• Flexibility and availability for overnight shifts, including at short notice.

Responsibilities

• Provide cover for a range of programmes across Overnights to holiday and weekend shows.
• Engage listeners through thoughtful conversation, breaking news, interviews and live callers.

Skills

On-air presence

Live talkback

Overnight flexibility

News awareness

Radio experience

Job description

Newstalk ZB is seeking a confident and engaging Announcer to provide cover for a range of our programmes. This role can be Auckland, Hamilton, Wellington or Christchurch based, and you’ll work across Overnights to holiday and weekend shows, connecting with listeners through conversations, breaking news, interviews and live callers.

You’ll thrive in live environments and be comfortable behind the mic, with flexibility for overnight shifts and a willingness to build on-air experience with a