Are you ready to revolutionise the audio landscape? At NZME, we’re on a mission to become Number One in Audio, and we need a visionary Content Director to lead the charge.

You’ll be at the forefront of our transition from ‘Radio’ to ‘Audio.’ Working closely with the Head of Digital Audio, you’ll craft and execute strategies that deliver world-class digital audio experiences for our listeners and clients. Your focus will be on expanding our audience reach, increasing engagement, and driving revenue opportunities.

How You’ll Do It

• Innovate and Lead: Develop and lead iHeartRadio content initiatives across News, Music, Radio, and Podcasts to boost listening hours, registrations, engagement, and app downloads
• Strategise and Execute: Oversee the day-to-day content strategy, ensuring all iHeartRadio content is targeted, crafted, and executed to the highest standards
• Drive Integration: Implement cross-promotion strategies to integrate the iHeartRadio experience across NZME radio stations, enhancing listener adoption
• Optimise Performance: Monitor performance metrics to optimise customer engagement, registration uptake, and total listening hours
• Curate Content: Program streams and playlists to keep them relevant and exciting for various target audiences
• Promote Growth: Ensure new product releases and app updates are effectively promoted to attract new users
• Manage Instore Radio: Oversee in-store programming to enhance the iHeartRadio experience
• Expand Podcast Network: Lead the iHeartRadio NZ Podcast Network strategy, delivering on audience objectives and expanding our catalogue
• Develop Opportunities: Identify and develop new content opportunities through third-party suppliers or podcast creators to increase distribution and platform usage

About You

• You have 7+ years of experience in a relevant industry, with essential expertise in Radio/Audio and a relevant qualification.
• You’re an effective communicator, confident in engaging with people inside and outside the organization
• You welcome input, respect others’ views, and contribute positively to NZME.
• You’re adaptable and proactive in problem-solving and planning
• You take responsibility for your ongoing learning and make the most of personal development opportunities at NZME.

What’s On Offer

In return, we offer a culture second to none. We tell it like it is, challenge the status quo, dare to try, back ourselves and have fun. You’ll be joining a company that is vibrant, energetic and encourages you to be your very best.

Your workplace will be in central Auckland in a modern well-equipped office that boasts radio studios, newsroom hubs, multiple breakout areas and our popular iHeart Lounge that hosts a variety of internal events. You’ll have access to a range of discounted products and services, development opportunities and be a key member of a high performing marketing and comms team.

Apply to be part of an innovative team that’s shaping the future of audio!

All applicants will be asked about their working rights in New Zealand. Eg. Citizen, resident, visa, no visa etc.

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New Zealand Media and Entertainment is NZ’s premium integrated media group. We keep Kiwis in the know about what matters most to them, and dig into what’s going on in the world and why, as well as shining a light on the latest and greatest in news and entertainment. Combining radio, digital, and print we reach more than over 3.6 million* Kiwis every week.

Come and join the future of NZME. Give it your all and enjoy the ride because this could lead anywhere…