Warner Bros. Discovery Looking for Newshub Late Reporter at Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand Full Time

Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery… the stuff dreams are made of.

Who We Are…

When we say, “the stuff dreams are made of,” we’re not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD’s vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the storytellers bringing our characters to life, the creators bringing them to your living rooms and the dreamers creating what’s next…

From brilliant creatives, to technology trailblazers, across the globe, WBD offers career defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive.

General Summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a talented reporter to join our busy Auckland newsroom.

The reporter will be required to provide accurate, compelling and timely coverage of news stories and events on Newshub’s programmes, social and digital platforms and bulletins, with a particular focus on Newshub Late.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver compelling news on all platforms
• To find, develop and break original news stories
• To provide fast, accurate and timely story information and content to a standard consistent with the Newshub brand
• To prepare reports in a variety of broadcast and online formats, as appropriate to the story and the audience using video, audio, graphics, stills and text as required
• Maintain a high standard of knowledge of a broad range of news events and issues
• To be a self-starter, find stories and actively contribute to the daily news diary
• Develop and foster extensive contacts among newsmakers with the aim of finding exclusive content
• To be adept at using newsroom systems and tools as required
• To be adept at using newsroom systems
• Undertake regular voice training
• To report live from the newsroom and from story locations with credibility and warmth
• To handle breaking news calmly and professionally
• To use social media effectively in a manner consistent with the Newshub brand
• To be familiar with defamation law, the Privacy Act, and all other relevant legislation
• To be familiar with the BSA Codes of Practice and the Journalist Code of Ethics. Operate within the requirements of the above rules and regulations at all times, and particularly ensure that stories are written and produced to a high journalistic standard, without containing any information which could be considered libellous
• To receive and respond promptly to any complaints. Keep the Daily Editors and Director of Newsgathering informed
• Be prepared to attend any training or skill ­updating courses required by the company, and to complete in­house training as and when required
• The Employee shall ensure they are familiar with WBD’s health and safety policies and procedures
• Other duties as required
• The Company may, after fair and reasonable consultation, change your duties, from time to time, for commercial reasons but not so as to substantially change the nature of the position.

Qualifications & Competencies

• A tertiary qualification, preferably in journalism
• At least 2 years of journalism experience
• A strong broadcast-quality voice
• The ability to use news editing technology
• Experience with newsroom systems and processes
• Legal right to permanent, full-time work in New Zealand

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• A team player who will both take direction and encourage and advise less experienced reporters
• A generous team member who appreciates individual and business successes
• Flexibility to work varied shifts and hours as required
• Ability to work to tight deadlines and perform effectively under pressure
• Close attention to detail
• Effective communicator both internally and externally
• A generator of original ideas
• Understanding of and engagement with digital platforms including social networks
• Continually seeks opportunities to improve programme content and delivery
• Maintains excellent collaborative and professional relationships with within the wider company

How We Get Things Done…

This last bit is probably the most important! Here at WBD, our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. You can find them at www.wbd.com/guiding-principles/ along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.

The Legal Bits…

Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of our society and the world around us. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, regardless of sex, gender identity, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, disability or any other category protected by law.

If you’re a qualified candidate with a disability and you need a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for this position, please contact us at recruitadmin@wbd.com.