Arun Jeram
Summary
I am a passionate storyteller with seven years experience working on New Zealand’s leading current affairs programmes. I love working in high-pressure environments as part of a highly competent team.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Story Producer/Journalist
Paddy Gower Has Issues/Newshub
Eden Terrace, Auckland
03.2023 - Current
- Led the Paddy Gower Has Issues journalism team, comprising of senior Newshub reporters, researchers, camera operators, and editors, to deliver 17 episodes last year.
- Supervised and directed field crews during shooting days at various locations around the country, often working 12-16 hour days, several days in a row in high pressure situations.
- Wrote scripts and edited footage for broadcast segments.
- Communicated regularly with network executives, legal, promo, and programming departments in order to discuss upcoming projects and other matters pertaining to the show.
- Monitored the progress of multiple stories simultaneously in order to meet deadlines.
- Filled in for other roles in the newsroom as required, including lining up shows and performing the role of Daily Editor of the newsroom.
Story Producer
Sunday TVNZ
Auckland CBD, Auckland
01.2021 - 03.2023
- Collaborated with a team of journalists, camera operators, editors, and other production personnel to create compelling stories.
- Led the production of a documentary with John Campbell, "Anger, Anxiety & Us," exploring New Zealand's reaction to the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Practiced tikanga on a daily basis in line with TVNZ's commitment to reflect and advance te ao and te reo Māori in New Zealand's media.
Story Producer
The Project NZ
Eden Terrace, Auckland
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Organised interviews with experts and celebrities for the show's daily broadcast.
- Researched topics related to potential stories.
- Edited footage and wrote story scripts.
- Directed hosts Jesse Mulligan, Kanoa Lloyd, and Jeremy Corbett in the field and in the studio.
Producer
The AM Show
Eden Terrace, Auckland
05.2017 - 12.2017
- Part of the team that helped produce three hours of live television in the morning with shifts starting at 03:00.
Education
Postgraduate Diploma in Communication Studies - Journalism
Auckland University of Technology
Auckland, NZ01-2017
Bachelor of Health Science - Physiotherapy
Auckland University of Technology
Auckland, NZ01-2007
Skills
- Storytelling & content creation
- Copywriting
- Decision-making
- Media literacy
- Leadership & teamwork
- Stakeholder communication
- Analytical thinking
- Relationship building
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Lead Story Producer/Journalist
Paddy Gower Has Issues/Newshub
03.2023 - Current
Story Producer
Sunday TVNZ
01.2021 - 03.2023
Story Producer
The Project NZ
01.2018 - 01.2021
Producer
The AM Show
05.2017 - 12.2017
Postgraduate Diploma in Communication Studies - Journalism
Auckland University of Technology
Bachelor of Health Science - Physiotherapy
Auckland University of Technology
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