Head of News and Current Affairs Job at Sheffield, Auckland, Auckland Central
- Location:
- Auckland
- Auckland Central
- Work type:
- Full Time
- Classification:
- Advertising, Arts & Media
- Management
- Senior strategic role reporting to the CEO
- Business and editorial leadership
TVNZ is New Zealands leading television and digital media company, whose strategy is Inspiring New Zealanders on Every Screen. With a mix of free-to-air and digital channels and a prominent online presence, TVNZ has a significant role to play in providing world class news and entertainment content to New Zealanders through uniquely New Zealand eyes.This role is positioned in the Senior Leadership Team to provide strategic, operational and editorial leadership of TVNZ News, Current Affairs and Maori and Pacific programmes. The protection and enhancement of TVNZs reputation as New Zealands leading news media company through the provision of the highest editorial judgement, and the maximisation of the business units commercial performance underpin the focus of this role. The position too will be expected to build strong relationships externally and internally, including with senior politicians, public policy makers and industry leaders. Applicants should possess well-demonstrated success in executive and editorial team leadership, broad experience and achievement in commercial television and digital media journalism and be strongly committed to editorial independence and fairness. Superior relationship building and influencing skills in wide fora, decisiveness, and high levels of energy, collaboration and resilience will be amongst the important personal attributes sought.Tertiary qualifications in journalism and business or management will be highly desirable.To apply in strict confidence now, click below or email your cover letter and CV tocvakl@sheffield.co.nz or write to Sheffield, PO Box 5621, Wellesley St, Auckland, quoting reference number 46595sk. Applications close on 18 November 2011. Emails will be electronically acknowledged and further correspondence may be by email.For more information please phone Ian Taylor on +649 367 1501 (DDI).Click here to view a Position Description. (You will need Adobe Acrobat to view this document).Click here to visit the company website.