Breakfast Show Producer

95bFM is more than just a radio station. It’s an icon of Tāmaki Makaurau independent media and has championed New Zealand music, news, culture and ideas for nearly six decades.

Broadcasting since 1969, 95bFM is Aotearoa New Zealand’s longest-running independent student radio station and one of the country’s most important platforms for emerging and alternative voices. From Karangahape Road, we broadcast 24 hours a day across Auckland on 95FM and stream live worldwide.

Music sits at the heart of what we do, alongside news, current affairs, arts, culture, interviews, specialist shows and live performances. The station is powered by a small staff team and a large community of volunteer DJs, presenters, journalists, producers and creatives.

The 95bFM Breakfast Show sits at the heart of the station, bringing together music, interviews, news, regular features, live guests, humour and the unexpected every weekday morning, and setting the tone for each day on-air.

The 95bFM Breakfast Show Producer is responsible for the day-to-day production and forward planning of the 95bFM Breakfast Show, working closely with the Breakfast Show Host / Presenter, Programme Director and Executive Producer to ensure the programme is well prepared, relevant, engaging and delivered to a consistently high standard in accordance with 95bFM’s programming goals.

SPECIFIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Be the primary production point of contact for the 95bFM Breakfast Show, maintaining clear and effective communication with contributors, guests, artists, publicists, organisations and other programme contacts.

Work closely with the Breakfast Show Host / Presenter and Programme Director to generate and develop ideas for interviews, features, editorial content, competitions, regular segments and other programme material.

Maintain an ongoing forward calendar of interviews, features, contributors and other programme content to ensure Breakfast is consistently well planned, full and relevant.

Proactively identify, approach and secure appropriate guests, artists, contributors and other talent for the programme, both in advance and in response to developing events or opportunities.

Research interviews, features and editorial content and provide the Host / Presenter with appropriate background material, research pointers, suggested question lines and other information required to prepare for the programme.

Work with the Host / Presenter, Programme Director and Executive Producer as appropriate to determine the scheduling and placement of interviews, features and other significant programme content.

Work with the Executive Producer on the preparation and delivery of significant feature interviews and other major Breakfast content.

Maintain up-to-date contact information and clear lines of communication with regular contributors.

Ensure regular contributors deliver what has been agreed, particularly where sponsored content or other external commitments are involved, and make alternative arrangements where required.

Manage communication with guests ahead of their appearance, including confirming timings, location or remote-access arrangements, interview expectations and other relevant logistical information.

Be responsible for the arrival and hospitality of in-person Breakfast guests and contributors as appropriate.

Ensure guests and contributors are properly briefed on 95bFM’s style, audience, interview format and expected duration.

Ensure the Host / Presenter is provided with all relevant information required for interviews and features, including correct names and pronunciation, background information, dates, links, ticketing information and any agreed promotional or commercial requirements.

Prepare and maintain appropriate daily show notes, run sheets and other production information required by the Host / Presenter.

Work with the Host / Presenter immediately before the programme to confirm the day’s priorities, interviews, contributors, timings and any significant editorial or commercial requirements.

Coordinate with the News & Editorial team where appropriate to ensure Breakfast interviews and editorial content complement wider station coverage and that significant themes and issues can be developed effectively across 95bFM programming.

Liaise with relevant production staff to ensure Breakfast stings, promos, beds, imaging, podcast elements and other production assets remain current and fit for purpose.

Coordinate the timely podcasting and publication of the Breakfast Show and relevant individual segments following broadcast, in accordance with station processes.

Identify appropriate Breakfast content for promotion across 95bFM’s social and digital platforms and work with relevant staff to ensure the necessary information and assets are available.

Encourage guests, artists and contributors to promote their appearances through their own channels where appropriate.

Work with the Sales team and relevant station staff to ensure Breakfast sponsorships, commercial integrations and other agreed obligations are properly planned and communicated.

Ensure the Host / Presenter has clear and accurate information about commercial and sponsorship requirements before those obligations are delivered on air.

Contribute ideas for appropriate Breakfast sponsorships, partnerships and promotional opportunities in consultation with the Sales team and Programme Director.

Monitor the day-to-day running of the programme and proactively identify production, scheduling, content or communication issues requiring attention.

Maintain regular planning and debrief sessions with the Host / Presenter, reviewing the programme and identifying opportunities for improvements, new ideas and future content.

Provide constructive production and content feedback to the Host / Presenter while recognising that formal performance management remains the responsibility of the Host / Presenter’s manager.

Help facilitate a collaborative morning environment between the Host / Presenter, contributors, News & Editorial staff, guests, volunteers and other members of the 95bFM team.

Assist with the planning and production of Breakfast outside broadcasts, special programmes, events and other off-site activity as required.

Contribute on air to the Breakfast Show where appropriate and agreed with the Host / Presenter and Programme Director.

GENERAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Be punctual and work the hours and times specified.

Prioritise workload to ensure work of the greatest importance to the business is undertaken with urgency and to a high standard.

Support and help develop a positive workplace culture.

Demonstrate excellent interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibly manage all business resources within accountability levels.

Undertake all duties and responsibilities outlined in this Job Description and any other reasonable duties as required by the business.

Comply with all employment obligations.

Promptly undertake all reasonable and lawful instructions and directions given.

Serve the business in good faith, promoting and protecting the business’s best interests.

During work time, and such other times as may reasonably be required, dedicate appropriate effort to the execution and fulfilment of duties, responsibilities and obligations relating to employment.

Demonstrate through their own actions a commitment to health and safety at work when undertaking work or observing others in the workplace.

NOTE: this role is 25 hours per week, Monday - Friday.