Stuff Looking for Editor, NZ Farmer at Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand Full Time

Stuff is an award-winning media organization with a rich history of delivering trusted news and information to millions of New Zealanders. We are committed to providing quality journalism that informs, inspires, and empowers our readers. With a diverse portfolio of digital and print publications, Stuff reaches a broad audience across Aotearoa.

Role Overview

As the Editor of monthly rural magazine NZ Farmer, you will be responsible for creating, commissioning, writing, editing and overseeing the publication’s entire editorial process, ensuring the delivery of engaging and informative content that reflects the interests and needs of New Zealand’s diverse and dynamic rural community. Your role will involve working closely with some of Stuff’s talented regional journalists and your own contributors, guiding their work, and maintaining the highest standards of journalistic integrity.

Please note this is a contract role working 20 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a compelling editorial strategy for NZ Farmer publication, delivering great content for its readership and our commercial partners
• Collaborate with journalists, photographers, videographers and designers across Stuff, assigning and reviewing articles and imagery and providing constructive feedback to ensure the delivery of accurate, balanced, and timely content.
• Keep abreast of industry trends, farming issues, regulations and innovations and establish a network of industry experts and stakeholders to ensure NZ Farmer is at the forefront of a changing industry
• Work with our commercial, marketing and event teams to deliver audiences of value for our commercial partners and support revenue-generating initiatives in the rural vertical
• Write, commission and edit excellent rural journalism which sets NZ Farmer apart in the market, valued for its insights and reflection of life in its communities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
• Proven experience as an editor or senior journalist, preferably in the field of farming or rural news.
• Exceptional writing and editing skills, with a meticulous eye for detail.
• Strong knowledge of farming practices, rural affairs, and the New Zealand agricultural industry.
• Familiarity with digital publishing platforms, content management systems, and social media.
• Ability to lead and motivate others, fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Join the Stuff team and make a significant impact on the farming community through your passion for storytelling and journalism. Apply now and be a part of our mission to deliver trusted and compelling news to New Zealanders!

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.