Editor - Digital Content & Storytelling (Hybrid)

University of Auckland; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 93,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid/remote working patterns

Competitive remuneration with up to 6.

5 weeks' annual leave

On-site childcare

Job summary

Waipapa Taumata Rau | The University of Auckland seeks an Editor – Digital Content to lead multimedia storytelling across video, photography, podcasting, and digital publishing. This hands‑on role covers concept through to filming, editing, production and publication, working with academics, researchers and communications colleagues.

You will stay ahead of digital trends, AI and audience behaviour, crafting content for diverse audiences across Aotearoa and beyond.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification or equivalent in multimedia storytelling, journalism, or digital media.
• Proven experience creating high-quality digital and multimedia content, including video, photography, podcasting and digital publishing.
• Strong technical skills in video production, photography, editing and digital content production.
• Understanding of how audiences consume digital content across platforms and channels.
• Sound editorial judgement with attention to accuracy, accessibility, and quality.

Responsibilities

• Create compelling digital stories across video, photography, podcasting, and other multimedia formats.
• 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 publishing.
• Keep up with digital trends, AI, platforms and changing audience behaviours.
• Provide digital and multimedia advice to colleagues to develop engaging content.

Skills

Multimedia storytelling

Editorial judgement

Collaboration

Independent working

Audience targeting

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification in multimedia storytelling or related field

Tools

Video editing software

Shorthand

Audio production tools

Job description

Waipapa Taumata Rau | The University of Auckland seeks an Editor – Digital Content to lead multimedia storytelling across video, photography, podcasting, and digital publishing. This hands‑on role covers concept through to filming, editing, production and publication, working with academics, researchers and communications colleagues.

You will stay ahead of digital trends, AI and audience behaviour, crafting content for diverse audiences across Aotearoa and beyond.