Newstalk ZB and GOLD Sport appoints Will Maisey

AUCKLAND, Today: New Zealand Media and Entertainment has appointed seasoned radio boss Will Maisey as Head of Talk for Newstalk ZB and GOLD Sport.

Maisey brings two decades of radio experience from both sides of the Tasman and has won several NZ Radio Awards, including Best Content Director in 2023. He spent over 10 years at MediaWorks, most recently as Content Director for The Breeze.

At NZME, Maisey will lead Newstalk ZB and GOLD Sport teams, driving innovation and strategy across all NZME platforms. He’ll focus on creating compelling talk content and growing the radio audience, working closely with Assistant Head of Talk, Ed Swift.

“Will is well-known as an experienced senior leader in the radio industry, and I know he will be a great asset for Newstalk ZB and GOLD Sport.” – Jason Winstanley

Jason Winstanley, NZME Chief Audio Officer, says he is thrilled to announce Maisey’s appointment to NZME. “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.”

“Will is well-known as an experienced senior leader in the radio industry, and I know he will be a great asset for Newstalk ZB and GOLD Sport. We are really looking forward to having him join the team later in the year,” says Jason.

Maisey will start his new role in late 2024.