Production Journalist

6 months ago


Auckland City, New Zealand NZME Full time

Are you able to work at pace and change tack on the fly all the while ensuring accuracy of work? Have you got creative flair and expertise in laying out effective print pages? Are you a natural at editing stories accurately, cutting out the unnecessary and devising compelling headlines? Read on.

**THE OPPORTUNITY**:
Working within the multi-brand, multi-platform NZME Editorial production team, you’ll be assisting with the design, editing and output of print and associated digital content; including selection & processing of stories and visuals, quality control, audience focus and liaison across content teams and all functions of newspaper and digital production. You’ll be an integral part of the editorial process and need to be in possession of a brilliant sense of humour, competent in print and digital environments and have a passion for news and information. Specific experience and skills in print layouts is essential.

**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**:
**Layout & Design**:

- Lay out pages quickly and effectively, with knowledge of core design principles, use of images & graphics and with creative flair.

**Copy Editing**:

- Edit stories quickly and accurately, enhancing clarity with sound news judgement, targeting key audiences on each platform.
- Write compelling, active and appropriate headlines, captions, intros and blurbs/synopses recognising the tone and flavour appropriate to the material and platform.

**Technical**:

- Competently operate all editorial and production design systems, equipment, technology and software to required levels.
- Master all necessary equipment and production systems adapting to new media techniques.

**Communication, interpersonal skills and attitude**:

- Be organised and efficient. Liaise effectively with content teams and production staff and all deadlines and production schedules.

**ABOUT YOU**:

- 5+ years’ media industry experience in a similar production journalist or subeditor role.
- Comfortable with the daily demands of a busy newsroom across print, digital and broadcast platforms.
- Exceptional attention to detail, time management and communication skills.
- Be innovative, skilled at thinking laterally and creatively, and be able to handle the pressure that comes with managing multiple tasks and deadlines.

**WHAT’S ON OFFER**:
On offer in return is the opportunity to make your mark in a role where you’ll have opportunity for growth and progression, housed in our purpose-built newsroom in central Auckland; we boast an environment where we challenge, ask questions, strive for quality and keep Kiwis in the know.

Here's your chance to work alongside the best in the news and journalism business.

**_ All applicants will be asked about their working rights in New Zealand. Eg. Citizen, resident, visa, no visa etc._



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