Remote or Queenstown-based

15 – 30 hours + per 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 for our flagship Breakfast show, hosted by Paul Brennan. As Assistant Producer, you will be a newshound with the ability to work under pressure, spot important stories, and quickly generate appropriate interviews.

At RCR we value a strong news sense, ensuring that stories and angles not covered by legacy media find a home on our airwaves. We aim to expand the breadth and quality of public discourse and encourage an understanding of different perspectives, all while remaining committed to the truth.

This will ideally be an initial 3-6 month contract with the potential to extend to a longer contract.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the Breakfast Show livestream (weekdays 7am to 10am) including managing live interviews, news and weather reporting.
• Act as the primary communication point during the livestream between the Breakfast Show Host, Livestream Producer, News Editors, Audio Engineers/Editors, and RCR Management.
• Serve as the main conduit for urgent “live info” communicated to the Host during the show.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Provide editorial and administrative support for the Breakfast show.
• Generate ideas and book guests for the show covering a wide range of news stories, light-hearted content, and topical interviews.
• Liaise with contributors for regular weekly slots to plan content and schedule rotations.
• Manage ideas for content/news, facilitate daily debriefs, and schedule programming meetings.

About You:

• Proven ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines while maintaining high standards of accuracy and quality.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with team members and external stakeholders.
  
• Ability to spot important stories quickly and generate appropriate interviews.
• Commitment to balanced reporting and telling ‘both sides' of the story.
• Strong grip on stories and issues relevant to the RCR audience.
• Ability to spot important stories quickly and generate appropriate interviews
• Strong grip on stories and issues relevant to the RCR audience.
• Commitment to balanced reporting and telling ‘both sides' of the story.

The Ideal Candidate Will Preferably Have:

• Familiarity with radio production and newsroom operations.
• Extensive experience in journalism or a similar role, demonstrating strong editorial judgment and storytelling skills.
• In-depth knowledge of political and social issues in New Zealand, with the ability to identify relevant and compelling stories for a diverse audience.

Benefits:

• Flexible working arrangements.
• Opportunity to work with an extremely passionate and dynamic team.
• Professional development and career growth opportunities.
• 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.