Editor, Digital Content & Storytelling

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 87,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid/Remote work

5 weeks annual leave

Wellbeing benefits

On-site childcare

Job summary

The University of Auckland is seeking an Editor – Digital Content to bring stories from across the Waipapa Taumata Rau to life through engaging, high-quality digital content.

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

Qualifications

• A relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent experience in multimedia storytelling, journalism, communications, digital media, video production or a related field.
• Proven experience creating high-quality digital and multimedia content, particularly video, photography, podcasting and digital publishing.
• Strong technical skills in video production, photography, editing and digital content production, with the ability to take a story from idea through to publication.
• Good understanding of how people consume digital content and how to adapt stories for different audiences, platforms and channels.
• Sound editorial judgement and a strong eye for accuracy, accessibility, detail and quality.

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

Journalism

Digital media

Video production

Editing

Analytics

Audience engagement

Collaboration

Education

Tertiary qualification in multimedia/journalism

Tools

Shorthand

Job description

The University of Auckland is seeking an Editor – Digital Content to bring stories from across the Waipapa Taumata Rau to life through engaging, high-quality digital content.

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