Partner Content Editor & Strategy Lead

THE OPPORTUNITY:

We’re looking for a dynamic and strategic commercial content expert to elevate our content offering across leading news brands such as NZ Herald and BusinessDesk, positioning NZME as a media partner of choice.

You'll be the driving force behind maximizing revenue from paid partner content. Your role will work closely with our frontline Commercial sales team, , including campaign strategy design and development, implementation and post-campaign analysis, ensuring exceptional commercial outcomes for both clients and audiences.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Sales Support & Strategy:

• Assist the Commercial sales team to develop relevant, strategic news and business lead content recommendations that meet client, budget and audience objectives.
• Be a crucial part of the ideation phase of campaigns and projects, attending internal ideation and planning meetings and pitch sessions as required.
• Work with a strategic and solutions-focussed outlook, with revenue goals top of mind.

Campaign Management:

• Managing full implementation and content production process including oversight of writer/collaborator assignment, internal editorial checks, client approvals, and campaign stakeholder management to meet client objectives and campaign timelines.
• Maintain comprehensive reports on production admin and costs,.

Product Development & Innovation:

• Stay ahead of local and global industry trends and competitor offerings to drive continuous improvement in our partner content products.
• Collaborate with relevant internal teams to propose and implement product changes and additions.

Editing and quality control:

• Review all commercial content to ensure the material meets the client brief before liaising on the approval process.
• Ensure NZME editorial policies and standards, and ASA standards are met.

Cross-department and cross-platform collaboration:

• Utilise the full suite of NZME content products predominantly across digital, print, social and audio, translating client content goals to align with the relevant platform.
• Be the go-to person for partner content, working with multiple stakeholders across departments and upskilling Commercial teams across the country.
• Maintain a commitment to client and customer service, delivering a best-in-class experience.

ABOUT YOU:

• Essential: 5+ years of editorial content experience in print and digital publishing with social amplification.
• Preferred: Previous experience in commercial partner content, such as corporate or marketing-based PR.
• Strong financial management experience.
• Superb commercial acumen and exceptional knowledge on monetising content.
• Sound understanding of all media, advertising, marketing and social media, gained from significant experience in successful cross-channel teams.
• Successful track record in achieving sustained revenue growth from challenging and or new channels/products.
• Understanding of print and digital platforms, what drives performance and audience metrics.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build strong stakeholder relationships.
• A collaborative team player who welcomes input and strives for win/win outcomes.

WHAT’S ON OFFER:

Here’s an opportunity like no other, one that opens doors to creativity, career growth and the chance to make an impact. Every day will present new challenges and rewards, with the ability to showcase your strategic expertise across NZME platforms but also across departments.

Be part of NZME’s commercial and editorial strategy, that drives revenue growth and elevates our market-leading brands. 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.

If you're ready to make a significant impact in the world of partner content strategy and execution, we want to hear from you! Apply now and join us.

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