Producer, Early Edition with Lisette Reymer

NZME; Auckland; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Newstalk ZB, part of NZME Limited, is seeking an experienced radio producer for the Early Edition with Lisette Reymer. You’ll join the morning team to set the news agenda and help shape the show’s direction for 2027 from day one.

Role requires strong editorial judgement, a background in journalism or current affairs, and the ability to work in a fast-moving live radio environment. You’ll identify fresh angles, secure guests and collaborate across the newsroom.

Qualifications

• Previous radio producing experience, which is essential.
• Background in journalism, news or current affairs.
• Genuine passion for staying on the pulse of news.
• Strong editorial judgement and a sharp instinct for a great story.
• Ability to identify fresh angles and drive stories forward.
• Confidence working in a fast-moving live radio environment.
• Strong collaboration, communication and organisational skills.
• Positive, proactive and solutions-focused attitude.

Responsibilities

• Identify stories, talent and fresh angles for the audience.
• Secure great guests and shape the day’s questions.
• Move stories forward with editorial judgement.
• Adapt the programme as stories develop under pressure.
• Collaborate with the newsroom and on-air talent.

Skills

Radio production

Journalism

Editorial judgement

Live radio

Story pitching

Guest interviewing

Time management

Job description

Newstalk ZB is looking for an experienced radio producer to join Early Edition with Lisette Reymer.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the morning team that sets the news agenda for the day. You will also play a pivotal role in launching the new Early Edition for 2027, bringing your ideas, creativity and experience to help shape the show and make your mark from day one.

How you’ll make it happen

You will stay connected to what is happening across New Zealand and around the world, identifying the stories, talent and fresh angles that will keep our audience informed and engaged.

You will bring a strong understanding of local and international news, excellent editorial judgement and the ability to move a story forward. You will know how to secure great guests, identify the right questions and shape the day’s biggest developments into compelling live radio.

News can move quickly, so you will be comfortable adapting the programme as stories develop. You will work well under pressure, respond positively to direction and have the confidence to make sound editorial decisions and operate independently when required.

What you’ll bring to the team

• Previous radio producing experience, which is essential
• A background in journalism, news or current affairs
• A genuine passion for staying on the pulse of news
• Strong editorial judgement and a sharp instinct for a great story
• An excellent eye and ear for engaging talent
• The ability to identify fresh angles and drive stories forward
• Confidence working in a fast-moving live radio environment
• Strong collaboration, communication and organisational skills
• A positive, proactive and solutions-focused attitude

What’s in it for you

You will join Newstalk ZB’s award-winning newsroom and work alongside some of the country’s leading interviewers, producers and journalists.

You will be supported to develop your skills, broaden your perspective on news and make a meaningful contribution to how one of New Zealand’s leading news programmes comes together.

Most importantly, you will have the opportunity to bring your ideas to a new show, helping shape its direction and build something exciting with Lisette Reymer from the outset.

If you are an experienced radio producer who lives and breathes news, thrives on the pace of a live newsroom and wants to help set the agenda each morning, we would love to hear from you.

All applicants will be asked to confirm their working rights in New Zealand, including citizenship, residency or current visa status.