Stuff Looking for Business Journalist at Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand Full Time

The Press is looking for a Senior Journalist with a hunger to report on the business, economics and infrastructure projects of Te Waipounamu, the South Island, in compelling ways both digitally and in print media.

Day To Day, You Will

• Generate and deliver accurate coverage of stories that are relevant and engaging to The Press’s online and print audiences.
• Grow expertise in South Island business, economics and infrastructure (both public and private) and develop relevant contacts
• Find and write exclusive stories
• Use the Official Information Act to investigate the public sector
• Add valuable context and insight

To Be Successful In This Role You Will Need

• The ability to innovate and generate fresh ideas
• Knowledge of business, economics and infrastructure an advantage
• The ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and contribute as part of a team
• Journalistic skills including the ability to interview, write clearly and accurately, and to meet deadlines
• A desire to continually upskill and grow knowledge of audience and platforms
• An understanding of social media networks
• A desire to provide readers with high quality journalism and content
• The curiosity and drive to produce high-quality original work
• The capacity and desire to continue learning and participating in ongoing professional development

Benefits Of Working At The Press Include

• Working for a company whose vision is to be the most trusted organisation in Aotearoa
• Flexible working opportunities
• Opportunity to work for a company that truly values diversity and inclusion
• A generous parental leave policy for any employees that are the primary or secondary carer
• Work for a company with a strong social purpose upholding democracy in society
• Stuff has a strong commitment to sustainability – in our people, our community and our environment

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.