Producer, Early Edition With Lisette Reymer

New Zealand Herald; Auckland; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Newstalk ZB in Auckland is seeking an experienced radio producer to join Early Edition with Lisette Reymer. You will shape the show and help launch the new Early Edition for 2027, bringing ideas, creativity and editorial know-how from day one.

You’ll identify stories across New Zealand and around the world, secure guests, craft sharp questions, and steer live broadcasts with composure under pressure in a fast-paced newsroom.

Qualifications

• Experience in radio production is essential.
• Background in journalism, news or current affairs.
• Strong editorial judgement and a sharp instinct for engaging stories.

Responsibilities

• Identify stories across NZ and globally to inform and engage audiences.
• Secure great guests, identify the right questions and shape the day’s biggest developments into live radio.
• Adapt the programme as stories develop and move quickly under pressure in a live newsroom.

Skills

Radio production

Journalism/background in news

Editorial judgement

Story angles identification

Guest coordination

Live radio confidence

Collaboration and communication

Proactive problem solving

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.