Local Democracy Reporter
New Zealand Media & Entertainment (NZME)
Date: 19 hours ago
City: Rotorua, Bay of Plenty
Contract type: Full time
The Opportunity
Join NZME's Rotorua Daily Post team as a Local Democracy Reporter, a role supported by RNZ and NZ On Air. You'll play a crucial role in the newsroom ensuring matters, decisions and issues relating to publicly appointed or elected officials or bodies are covered in a timely, accurate and impartial fashion.
How You'll Do It
You’ll create engaging, timely content for our platforms that upholds our commitment to quality, accuracy, and trustworthiness. You’ll generate unique, compelling story ideas that not only capture the audience’s attention but set us apart from the competition. You’ll bring curiosity, courage, and a clear, authentic voice to everything you write.
About You
In return, we offer an engaging role in our newsroom team, in a supportive environment where journalists are committed to Keeping Kiwis in the Know. You’ll join a supportive, purpose-led newsroom backed by NZME’s national reach and resources. You'll report to the Rotorua Daily Post editor but will receive extra training, mentoring and support from RNZ.
NZME has a vibrant culture with genuine learning and development opportunities. Here’s your chance to work and learn alongside the best in the industry - and live in an awesome part of the country. Rotorua is the home of Māori culture and is a lifestyle capital boasting world-class outdoor activities and attractions. It is close to lakes, beaches and mountains and as a tourist town it also has a wide range of dining and entertaining options.
Apply now by submitting your CV, cover letter and some examples of your work. Let’s keep Kiwis in the know - together.
All applicants must have working rights in New Zealand. E.g., Citizen, resident, valid visa.
New Zealand Media and Entertainment is NZ's premium integrated media group. We keep Kiwis in the know about what matters most to them, and dig into what’s going on in the world and why, as well as shining a light on the latest and greatest in news and entertainment. Combining radio, digital, and print we reach more than over 3.6 million* Kiwis every week.
We are home to more than 50 of Aotearoa’s award-winning media brands - each with its own voice, and each powered by the country’s top media personalities, journalists, broadcasters, designers, writers, commercial thinkers, operations teams, marketers, digital and tech specialists and many more. You can achieve anything you set your mind to here – the possibilities are endless!
Come and join the future of NZME. Give it your all and enjoy the ride because this could lead anywhere…
Join NZME's Rotorua Daily Post team as a Local Democracy Reporter, a role supported by RNZ and NZ On Air. You'll play a crucial role in the newsroom ensuring matters, decisions and issues relating to publicly appointed or elected officials or bodies are covered in a timely, accurate and impartial fashion.
How You'll Do It
You’ll create engaging, timely content for our platforms that upholds our commitment to quality, accuracy, and trustworthiness. You’ll generate unique, compelling story ideas that not only capture the audience’s attention but set us apart from the competition. You’ll bring curiosity, courage, and a clear, authentic voice to everything you write.
About You
- You'll have a relevant journalism qualification, and be committed to delivering high-impact, authentic, relentlessly interesting journalism.
- You'll have a keen interest in democratic issues, especially at a local level.
- Your attributes and talents will include a dogged pursuit of the truth, and high-quality research and writing skills. As a multimedia journalist you'll also be expected to take photos and video.
- Your journalism will inform and engage audiences locally and nationally thanks to great contact building and a nose for news.
- You'll also have a positive attitude and strong communication skills.
- Relevant newsroom experience would be preferred, but is not essential.
In return, we offer an engaging role in our newsroom team, in a supportive environment where journalists are committed to Keeping Kiwis in the Know. You’ll join a supportive, purpose-led newsroom backed by NZME’s national reach and resources. You'll report to the Rotorua Daily Post editor but will receive extra training, mentoring and support from RNZ.
NZME has a vibrant culture with genuine learning and development opportunities. Here’s your chance to work and learn alongside the best in the industry - and live in an awesome part of the country. Rotorua is the home of Māori culture and is a lifestyle capital boasting world-class outdoor activities and attractions. It is close to lakes, beaches and mountains and as a tourist town it also has a wide range of dining and entertaining options.
Apply now by submitting your CV, cover letter and some examples of your work. Let’s keep Kiwis in the know - together.
All applicants must have working rights in New Zealand. E.g., Citizen, resident, valid visa.
New Zealand Media and Entertainment is NZ's premium integrated media group. We keep Kiwis in the know about what matters most to them, and dig into what’s going on in the world and why, as well as shining a light on the latest and greatest in news and entertainment. Combining radio, digital, and print we reach more than over 3.6 million* Kiwis every week.
We are home to more than 50 of Aotearoa’s award-winning media brands - each with its own voice, and each powered by the country’s top media personalities, journalists, broadcasters, designers, writers, commercial thinkers, operations teams, marketers, digital and tech specialists and many more. You can achieve anything you set your mind to here – the possibilities are endless!
Come and join the future of NZME. Give it your all and enjoy the ride because this could lead anywhere…
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