New Zealand Media and Entertainment (NZME) have appointed experienced radio boss Will Maisey to the role of Head of Talk for Newstalk ZB and GOLD Sport.

Maisey has two decades of experience in the radio industry in NZ and Australia and has won several NZ Radio Awards including Best Content Director in 2023. His spent 10 years with Mediaworks, two with SCA and was most recently Content Director for the network’s top-rating station The Breeze.

Working closely with Assistant Head of Talk, Ed Swift, Maisey will lead the Newstalk ZB and GOLD Sport teams, as well as innovating and driving the strategy of both stations across all NZME platforms.

Jason Winstanley, NZME Chief Audio Officer, said:

“Newstalk ZB has been the country’s top-rated commercial radio network for the past sixteen years, and we have taken our time in recruiting for Head of Talk to ensure we found the right person to take the station to the next level. Having someone of Will’s experience joining us is fantastic. Not only is he creative and innovative, he has provided strategic direction and leadership to teams across multiple radio stations. He also understands the importance of the commercial opportunities in radio and digital audio.  I know he will be a great asset for Newstalk ZB and GOLD Sport.”

Maisey commences his new role late in 2024.