Are you passionate about producing top quality journalism that adds value to our communities? We are looking for a Senior Journalist to join our Southland team. This is a great opportunity to showcase your skills and be part of our mission to make Aotearoa a better place.Your primary responsibility will be to attract audiences of value and build public trust in our business. You will generate and deliver accurate, interesting and well-written stories of interest to audiences across a variety of platforms. If you are an experienced and self-driven Journalist and ready to take the next step in your career, we want to hear from you!Generating and delivering accurate, engaging and well-written/presented coverage of national and local interest.Building and cultivating trusted contacts to deliver exclusive storiesMaking sure we are ahead of our competitors on all aspects of our Southland coverageUsing social media, including Neighbourly and other third parties to drive community and audienceFinding new ways of telling stories already in the mainstream mediaUnearthing local democracy stories all New Zealanders will want to readThis is a fast paced role where no two days are the same. To succeed you will need:Strong journalism skills, including the ability to write, self-edit, take pictures and shoot basic videosTo be a self-starter, able to work in a sole charge capacityAbility to report on local democracy and translate this into content readers will care aboutExcellent time management and the ability to deliver several stories a dayA strong social media presenceThe ability to drive and protect a positive, safe and inclusive workplaceThis role has a start date of 4th July 2024Benefits of working with us include:Flexible working opportunitiesMedical insuranceOpportunity to work for a company that truly values diversity and inclusionProudly New Zealand-owned, Stuff leverages its high levels of trust and scale to deliver quality news, content and experiences that help make Aotearoa a better place. Stuff looks for opportunities to diversify into new categories and revenue streams to ensure it continues to deliver its award-winning, independent journalism. Find out more at about.stuff.co.nzThink you can do the job? Then apply now and start your journey with Stuff today.Ka oti ranei i a koe tenei mahi? Kati, tono mai inaianei kia timata ai to haerenga me Stuff i tenei ra.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 kokiri nei a Stuff i te whainga kia whai wahi ai te katoa. Haunga te ira, te iwi, nga whakapono, nga aheinga, nga wheako ranei o te tangata - e mohio nei tatou ma te kanorau e whai tirohanga hou ai, e ako ai, e tuhono ai, e whanake ano ai tatou 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.Na runga i ta matou u ki tetahi taiao mahi e whakaatu ana i te kanorau o nga hapori i Aotearoa, i te ao, i te po, ka pohiringia, ka akina ano nga tono mahi a te marea whanui, haunga te ira, te iwi, te hauatanga, te pakeke ranei. E u nei matou ki te whai kia watea ai a matou 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.Job Type: Full-timePay: $70,000.00 – $81,000.00 per yearSchedule:Shift workApplication Deadline: 18/04/2024Expected Start Date: 04/07/2024#J-18808-Ljbffr
