Nights Host & Content Assistant - ZM

NZME New Zealand; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

NZME New Zealand is seeking a passionate ZM Nights Host & Content Assistant to host our live national night show while supporting the broader content team behind the scenes. This role blends on-air talent with hands-on content creation across radio, digital and social platforms, connecting with audiences every night and shaping campaigns that reach listeners nationwide.

You'll bring an upbeat, authentic on-air presence and a collaborative mindset to help keep ZM fresh, entertaining and

Qualifications

• Experience in radio, media, content creation or entertainment.
• Confident, authentic on-air presence.
• Knowledge of contemporary music, youth culture and digital trends.
• Experience creating content for radio, social and digital channels.
• Excellent organisation and time management.
• Collaborative attitude and willingness to roll up your sleeves.
• The ability to take feedback, learn quickly and continuously improve.
• A genuine passion for connecting with audiences and creating great content.

Responsibilities

• Host the live national night show.
• Support the wider content team behind the scenes.
• Create content for radio, digital and social platforms.
• Bridge on-air and online campaigns with audience engagement.
• Help shape content across channels to keep ZM fresh and entertaining.

Skills

On-air hosting

Content creation

Music knowledge

Digital trends

Organization

Collaborative

Feedback-driven

Audience engagement

Job description

THE GIG:

Are you obsessed with music, entertainment, social media and creating content people want to engage with? Ready to take the mic and make your mark on one of New Zealand's biggest radio brands?

We're looking for a passionate, creative and energetic ZM Nights Host & Content Assistant to host our live national night show while supporting the wider content team behind the scenes.

This is a unique opportunity to combine on-air talent with hands-on content creation. You'll connect with audiences every night, bring fresh ideas to life, support major campaigns and help shape content that reaches audiences across radio, digital and social platforms.

Whether you're hosting live on air, creating social content, or supporting the content team, you'll play an important part in keeping ZM sounding fresh, relevant and entertaining.

As the host of ZM Nights, you'll prepare and present an engaging live show that reflects the personality, energy and values of the ZM brand. You'll create content that sparks conversation, encourages audience interaction and builds meaningful connections with listeners. Beyond the mic, you'll support the day-to-day operations of the ZM team.

HOW YOU'LL MAKE IT HAPPEN:

You're someone who lives and breathes entertainment, music, social media and popular culture. You're confident communicating with an audience, comfortable working in a fast-moving environment and excited about creating content across multiple platforms.

You’ll bring:

• Experience in radio, media, content creation or entertainment
• A confident, authentic and engaging on-air presence
• Knowledge of contemporary music, youth culture and digital trends
• Experience creating content for radio, social and digital channels
• Excellent organisation and time management
• A collaborative attitude and willingness to roll up your sleeves
• The ability to take feedback, learn quickly and continuously improve
• A genuine passion for connecting with audiences and creating great content

Most importantly, you'll be curious, confident and connected, embracing the values that help make NZME a great place to work.

WHO YOU'LL BE JOINING:

At NZME, you'll join a passionate team that creates content reaching millions of New Zealanders every week.

We offer:

• The opportunity to host your own national radio show
• A creative, collaborative and supportive team environment
• Hands-on experience across radio, digital, social and podcast content
• The chance to work with some of the biggest brands and personalities in media
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• Access to a range of NZME staff benefits and wellbeing initiatives
• A role where your ideas, creativity and personality can genuinely make an impact

All applicants will be asked about their working rights in New Zealand (citizenship, residency or visa status) as part of the recruitment process.