ABOUT OUR KIWIRADIO TEAM:

It takes an A+ team to run a boutique online-only radio station, first and foremost we are looking for someone with the same DNA as us, "music fan first", and we are now needing pro-help with audio editing, so editors from new graduates to experienced audio pros, let us know if you are keen for casual but paid gig work.

JOB LISTED: Saturday 25 July 2026

Junior Audio Engineer / Editor (Casual) - Great First Step into Radio & Audio Production.

PAYMENT: Even though this is ‘gig work’ our rate pays above minimum wage, our offer is $28 NZD per hour, pay-as-you-go casual work, send email edits as MP3 format, please set up buymeacoffee.com to get paid (this is platform we use for invoicing). 

TYPE OF ROLE: Casual / Pay-As-You-Go

Love podcasts, music, or radio? Looking to build real industry experience? We're looking for a motivated Junior Audio Engineer / Editor to help prepare our radio shows for broadcast and replay.

What you'll be doing

• Edit 1-hour radio shows into approx four 15-minute episodes.
• Manually insert radio stings, station IDs, and commercial breaks into each segmented episode.
• Clean up edits by removing time-sensitive references (such as "new song" mentions, date sensitive gig mentions, or timestamps) so episodes can be replayed anytime. Attention to detail is required for this part.
• Deliver polished, broadcast-ready audio.

Show us what you can do

As part of your application, we'd love to see your editing skills. Visit our Shows page and edit one INDIE HOUR episode into four 15-minute segments following the instructions above. When submitting the segments please use the file naming convention “INDIEHOUR EPXX - SEGMENT X” - (insert numbers in X).
Please submit audio as MP3 File Only - no other formats are supported by our radio server.

Bonus points

If you're comfortable behind a microphone and would enjoy introducing songs or chatting between segments, we'd love to hear from you. On-air confidence is a big plus and could lead to more opportunities.

Who we're looking for

• Candidate based in New Zealand with rights to work in NZ.
• Recent graduates or early-career audio professionals, or seasoned audio engineers.
• Qualified or certified Audio Engineers - Diploma is preferred (please tell us where and when you studied).
• Strong attention to detail and a good ear for clean, natural edits.
• Passion for music, radio, podcasts, or audio storytelling.
• Not currently working for any other broadcaster or media company that is conflict of interest.
   
• We may begin with a short paid trial period to determine whether we're a good fit for each other and to assess the quality of the editing. Please note that this is casual, project-based work rather than a permanent or guaranteed ongoing role.
• Any onboarding or administrative requirements (such as completing forms, setting up accounts, or reviewing guidelines) are unpaid and are considered part of the initial onboarding process. Compensation applies only to approved editing work, including the paid trial period.

Why apply?

This is an excellent casual role for someone wanting to gain hands-on radio experience, build an impressive portfolio, and work on real broadcast content while developing valuable industry skills.

Sub-Contractor Onboarding, Tax & Self Employment: Successful candidates engaged as independent sub-contractors will be responsible for registering as self-employed (if required) and managing their own tax obligations in accordance with applicable New Zealand laws.

As part of onboarding, we'll provide general guidance on the setup process and share information about tools that many of our contractors find helpful. One option is Hnry, a third-party service that simplifies tax administration for sole traders. If you choose to use Hnry, you can sign up through our affiliate link and receive a $25 credit after your first invoice, subject to Hnry's terms and conditions. You're welcome to use any provider or method that best suits your needs. HNRY affiliate link to setup and gain $25 credit when you use on your first invoice.

Email CV (and MP3 demos) to kiwiradio@proton.me (subject AUDIO ENGINEER KIWIRADIO).