Assistant Producer

Remote

Programming & Production (Advertising, Arts & Media)

25 hours + a week

The Opportunity:

Want to work with a team making a real difference in New Zealand? At Reality Check Radio, we cover the issues the mainstream media won't and challenge the voices they don’t. We believe in providing the full story so our audience can discern fact from fiction.

We are looking for an assistant producer to provide editorial and administrative support to the producers and hosts across all the station’s shows. In particular, the assistant producer will help identify and book appropriate people for the various shows to ensure each host has enough guests and variation to create a full show each week. Content must be responsive to current headlines and issues to provide a well-rounded and interesting listening experience.

Our Shows:

Counter Culture with Maree Buscke

Speak Free with Simon O’Connor

The Dialogue with Dieuwe de Boer

The Crunch with Cameron Slater

Greenwashed with Jaspreet Boparai and Don Nicholson

Real Talk with Rodney Hide

Up Your Brave with Natalie Cutler Welsh

Real People with Gerry Pyves

Truth Speaker with Tobias Tahi

The Fourth Estate with Alistair Harding and Maree Buscke

As an assistant producer, you will have a keen interest in the big issues, culture, current affairs, politics and news – and a nose for who’s who in various sectors and topic areas. Importantly, you will also have an open mind and a strong commitment to free speech and democracy.

The role requires flexibility, taking direction from show producers and adapting to the needs and quirks of individual hosts. Importantly, it requires a commitment to telling both sides of the story.

This is an initial 6-month contract with the potential to extend to a longer contract.

About You:

Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

Understanding of political and social issues in New Zealand.

Keen interest in current affairs, politics, culture, and news.

Open-mindedness and a commitment to free speech and democracy.

The Ideal Candidate Will Preferably Have:

Experience in journalism, radio production, newsrooms or a related field.

Experience in booking guests for radio shows or similar media platforms.

Knowledge of diverse perspectives and voices within New Zealand society.

Previous experience working in a fast-paced media environment.

Benefits:

Opportunity to work with a dynamic team dedicated to quality journalism and storytelling.

Gain experience across a range of radio shows and topics.

Flexible working hours and remote work options.

Potential for growth and development within the organisation.

Be part of a movement making a significant impact on New Zealand’s media landscape.

About Us

Reality Check Radio is your go-to forum for news that matters, rational discussion, open-minded debate, and objective analysis. We're NZ's media organisation pivotal in shifting the national discussion to critical subjects, educating the public and holding politicians and decision-makers to account.

How To Apply

Thank you for your interest in working with RCR. Please send your CV and cover letter to jobs@realitycheck.radio.

NOTE: Applications without CVs/cover letters will not be considered. Please ensure you let us know in your cover letter why you would be a good fit for RCR.

We will endeavour to update all candidates on the job status to which you’ve applied but resources mean we are likely only able to confirm with short-listed candidates.