Studio Video and Post-Production Editor (Fixed-term 12 months)

Te Tūranga – The opportunity 

An opportunity to work with New Zealand’s award-winning public media company. RNZ aims to strengthen Aotearoa and the Pacific through informative, challenging and entertaining content.

Te Mahi – About the job

The Studio Video & Post-Production Editor leads and builds capability within the Studio Operations team to deliver high-quality video across RNZ’s studio, podcast and series productions. The role guides visual capture and post-production, ensuring content is creatively engaging, technically robust and aligned with RNZ’s quality standards and workflows. It supports the efficient delivery of compelling video optimised for digital and social platforms, strengthening RNZ’s visual storytelling and audience engagement. 

• Lead RNZ studio video capture and quality, from framing and lighting through to publication.

• Build kaimahi video editing capability and deliver high-quality content for digital platforms.

• Develop consistent video standards and workflows across studio operations.

• Coach kaimahi in end-to-end video workflows to deliver high-quality content.

• Partner with content teams on visual storytelling that supports editorial goals.

• Operate and maintain studio production systems, keeping equipment reliable and production-ready.

• Support live and recorded productions, delivering seamless multi-camera workflows.

• Manage video assets, ensuring accurate metadata, storage, archiving, and delivery.

• Resolve technical and quality issues to keep delivery on time and to specification.

Ōu Pūkenga – About You

• Relevant qualification in broadcast, digital or multimedia production, or equivalent practical experience.

• Video and post-production experience.

• Long- and short-form video editing.

• Digital and social content delivery.
• Calm, adaptable and solutions-focused.

• Media asset and file management.

• Adobe Premiere Pro or similar editing software.

• Strong visual storytelling and content packaging.

• Studio cameras, lighting and multi-camera switching.

• Creative and curious.

• Collaborative and approachable.

• Proactive and organised.

• Quality-focused with strong attention to detail.

Benefits

• A welcoming and inclusive team & organisation

• Development and regular training opportunities

• Competitive salary

• Will match an employee's KiwiSaver contribution up to 4%

• Additional leave provisions for some roles and the option to buy extra leave

• Comprehensive parental leave over and above standard legislation

• Company discounts and benefits including discounted Southern Cross health insurance, car rental services and free flu shots

• Work/life balance initiatives including working from home where possible

• Comprehensive wellbeing support including access to a confidential support, guidance, and counselling service

About us

RNZ aims to develop a life-long relationship with all the people of Aotearoa by enriching, reflecting and connecting the communities of Aotearoa and the Pacific through informative, challenging and entertaining storytelling. As an independent and commercial-free public service broadcaster, RNZ's purpose is to serve the public interest. RNZ is committed to fostering an inclusive and constructive culture through attitudes of Be Bold, Better Every Day and Extend Manaakitanga.

This fixed-term role is based in Auckland.

Applications close: Sunday 11 October 2026, unless filled prior.

To apply for this role, please complete your application on our careers site, including your covering letter and a CV. If applying through Seek, you will be able to view and download a copy of the job description for this role after clicking Apply. 

If you'd like to speak to someone about this role, please get in touch with the recruitment team on jobs@rnz.co.nz

RNZ is committed to the principles and practices of Equal Employment Opportunity and welcomes applicants reflecting New Zealand’s cultural and ethnic diversity.

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