Senior Journalist

7 days ago

Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand The Post Full time NZ$60,000 - NZ$120,000 per year

Job Description
Would you like the opportunity to deliver beautifully told independent journalism at an exciting time in the evolution of The Post and Sunday Star-Times? Here's your chance. We're on the lookout for an experienced Senior Journalist to join our The Post and Sundays team based in Auckland or Wellington. This role offers an excellent chance to demonstrate your expertise and contribute to our mission of enhancing the well-being of Aotearoa by telling stories across New Zealand's fastest growing subscriber news website, ; as well as The Post newspaper, and The Sunday Star-Times.

On a Day-to-day Basis, Your Responsibilities Will Include

  • Producing and delivering precise, compelling, and well-presented news coverage.
  • Establishing and nurturing reliable connections to uncover exclusive stories.
  • Ensuring our coverage consistently outpaces our competitors in all aspects.
  • Leveraging social media platforms, including Neighbourly and other third-party tools, to engage with the community and expand our audience.
  • Innovating new storytelling approaches for stories already in the mainstream media.

This role is fast-paced with each day offering new challenges. To excel in this position, you'll need:

  • Proficiency in journalism skills, encompassing writing, self-editing, photography, and basic videography.
  • Self-starter mentality, capable of working independently.
  • The ability to report on local governance and transform it into content that resonates with our audience.
  • Exceptional time management skills, allowing you to produce multiple stories daily.
  • A relevant tertiary qualification in journalism or a related field.
  • A commitment to fostering a positive, safe, and inclusive work environment.

Joining Our Team Comes With Several Perks, Including

  • Flexible work arrangements.
  • Comprehensive medical insurance coverage.
  • The opportunity to work for an organisation deeply committed to diversity and inclusion.
  • Reward and recognition program.
  • Staff discounts on renowned mastheads.

If you're ready to make an impact in the world of journalism and share our commitment to delivering quality news, we invite you to consider this exciting opportunity with us. Your skills and dedication can help shape the future of journalism in Aotearoa.

Think you can do the job? Then apply now and start your journey with Stuff today.

Ka oti rānei i a koe tēnei mahi? Kāti, tono mai ināianei kia tīmata ai tō haerenga me Stuff i tēnei rā.

Stuff champions inclusion. Be it gender, ethnicity, beliefs, abilities or experiences - we know that diversity brings another lens through which we all learn, connect and grow.

E kōkiri nei a Stuff i te whāinga kia whai wāhi ai te katoa. Hāunga te ira, te iwi, ngā whakapono, ngā āheinga, ngā wheako rānei o te tangata - e mōhio nei tātou mā te kanorau e whai tirohanga hou ai, e ako ai, e tūhono ai, e whanake anō ai tātou katoa.

As we are committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diverse communities in New Zealand, we will always invite and encourage applications from people of all genders, ethnicities, disabilities and ages. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all.

Nā runga i tā mātou ū ki tētahi taiao mahi e whakaatu ana i te kanorau o ngā hapori i Aotearoa, i te ao, i te pō, ka pōhiringia, ka ākina anō ngā tono mahi a te marea whānui, hāunga te ira, te iwi, te hauātanga, te pakeke rānei. E ū nei mātou ki te whai kia wātea ai ā mātou ara whai mahi ki te katoa i runga i te mana taurite.

Disclaimer: Stuff does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Stuff is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

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