News Producer Breakfast at TVNZ

Job Title and Location News Producer Breakfast – Auckland, New Zealand (full‑time, on‑site). Req ID: 181. Posted 04/06/2026. Overview Apply for News Producer Breakfast at TVNZ in Auckland. This full‑time on‑site position offers great opportunities for career growth. Create compelling, accurate and balanced news bulletins for the Breakfast show. Inspire a team of producers, reporters and presenters to deliver standout daily content. Bring stories to life across broadcast and digital platforms with pace and precision. Help shape the news stories New Zealand wakes up to. Responsibilities Lead and direct a team of producers, reporters and presenters, ensuring the delivery of high‑quality daily news content across broadcast and digital platforms. Manage the on‑air broadcast of Breakfast news bulletins; adjust elements for time, late breaking stories, technical failures and other changes. Identify the big stories of the day and deliver them to a Breakfast audience. Handover to (and support) Planning Producer, Senior Set Up Producer and EP Breakfast. Compose, write, edit and subtitle rundowns for the half‑hourly news bulletins within the Breakfast programme. Ensure editorial excellence, legal proficiency and appropriate referral to EP Breakfast for contentious or unclear issues. Maintain early‑morning start and work at the Auckland newsroom Monday‑Friday. Qualifications Strong experience in broadcast journalism and production. Advanced communication skills, both verbal and written. High level decision‑making skills. Excellent organisational and project‑management skills. Proven editorial skills and knowledge of media law. Good general knowledge across industry. Good judgment and problem‑solving skills. Focused, performs well under pressure and meets deadlines. Ability to guide and gain the trust of presenters and staff on a daily/weekly basis. Experience managing the logistics of programme productions. Awareness of local, national and international events and daily news developments. How to Apply We will be regularly reviewing applications so please apply early. If you would like to find out more about this amazing opportunity, call our Head of Talent Acquisitions, Philly Irvine, mobile 021 564 691. She loves to chat about TVNZ careers. #J-18808-Ljbffr