Love podcasts? Want to help make them?
Join the rova Studio crew as our Podcast Producer Intern to get hands-on experience creating some of the podcasts Kiwis love, including Not for Radio, DSPN, Let Her Finish, A Little Bit Extra, Duncan Garner Editor in Chief, Where’s My Money, Kiwi Yarns and more.
We want to know what gets you listening. To apply before 15 November 2026 , send us your CV and tell us about your top three favourite podcasts and why you love them.
The Internship opportunity - starting 18 January 2027, based in Auckland.
From recording and editing to filming social content and helping bring fresh ideas to life, you’ll be right in the middle of the action. You’ll learn from experienced producers, work alongside presenters and see what it takes to turn a great idea into a podcast people can’t stop watching or listening to.
What you’ll do
- Supporting to create podcasts: Work with presenters and producers to record, edit, mix and upload podcast episodes.
- Get behind the camera: Help run studio recordings and live video streams, capturing content that connects with audiences.
- Create scroll-stopping content: Film and edit videos for social media and rova.
- Keep the sound on point: Help with audio imaging and make sure ads and promos are seamlessly integrated across our podcasts.
- Pitch your ideas: Get involved in brainstorms, share fresh perspectives and help us find new ways to engage audiences.
- Make it happen: Work with the wider team to keep productions organised and deliver great content.
What you'll bring:
If you’re curious, creative, organised and keen to learn, this is an opportunity to kick-start your podcast career in a fun, fast-paced environment.
- You’re a recent or soon-to-be graduate, ideally with a qualification in communications, media studies, broadcasting or a related field.
- A genuine love of podcasts and an interest in what makes great content.
- Some experience creating and editing video content for social media, ideally using Descript, Adobe Premiere Pro or the wider Adobe Creative Suite.
- Basic audio-editing skills, with Pro Tools experience a bonus.
- A creative mindset and plenty of ideas about how to get audiences listening, watching and engaging.
- Great communication skills and the confidence to work with different people.
- Strong organisation and attention to detail, with the ability to juggle tasks and meet deadlines.
What's in it for you?
- A weekly bursary to support you during your 24-week internship.
- Hands-on experience across media, content creation, marketing, promotions and events.
- Opportunities to work on real shows and see your ideas come to life.
- The chance to learn from experienced industry professionals who want to see you succeed.
- A supportive, collaborative team where you can ask questions, try new things and build your confidence.
- The opportunity to contribute to MediaWorks’ purposeful mahi of bringing colour and connection to our communities.
About MediaWorks:
MediaWorks' includes some of the country's best-loved nationwide radio brands such as More FM, Breeze Classic, The Sound, The Edge, Breeze, The Rock, Mai, Humm FM, Channel X, George FM and our digital streaming app rova. We are New Zealand's largest audio broadcaster.