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Reporter – The Marlborough Express
Chief of Staff – Manawatu Standard
Senior Reporter – Manawatu Standard
News Editor – Waitaki News & Waitaki Weekender
Advertising Sales Administrator – The Press
Research Analyst – Fairfax Advertising Network
Digital Editor – The Dominion Post
Reporter – Upper Hutt Leader

Reporter
The Marlborough Express
Picton
Closes 30 July 2010

Attention reporters looking for a new challenge or for a chance to create your reputation in daily journalism. No need to commute long distances to work, no predictable news rounds.

This job is for someone who’s got the energy and enthusiasm to work in a region that is home to adventure junkies, smart developers and business commuters. Not forgetting the wine, there’s also tourism, shipping, fishing, forestry and daily life for residents in one of the most beautiful parts of the country, the Marlborough Sounds.

The Marlborough Express needs a hard-working and reliable reporter for our Picton office. We want a committed news junkie who will produce stories and pictures, working closely with other reporters covering the Marlborough region.

We’d like you to have:
• previous experience or training as a reporter
• ability to write bright and interesting news stories, backgrounders and features
• clean copy
• work to deadlines
• take strong pictures
• excellent time management
• can work alongside other staff to meet news priorities.

If you have these skills and you’ve got the drive, then send your application to:

Megan Leov
Editorial PA
The Marlborough Express
P O Box 242
Blenheim 7240

Or email to mleov@marlexpress.co.nz

Applications close at noon on Monday 30 July 2010.

 

Chief of Staff
Manawatu Standard
Palmerston North
Closes 30 July 2010

The Manawatu Standard is seeking an experienced journalist to lead its news team.

You will take responsibility for the day-to-day running of the newsroom with direct oversight of news, features and the web.

You will be driven, organised, and have impeccable news judgement.

The successful applicant will lead a dynamic team of journalists, based in modern offices in Palmerston North, and be at the forefront of covering in depth the news and issues that matter to the people of Manawatu.

To apply, please email your curriculum vitae and covering letter to michael.cummings@msl.co.nz.
Applications close at 5.00pm on Friday 30 July 2010.

 


Senior Reporter
Manawatu Standard
Palmerston North
Closes 30 July 2010

The Manawatu Standard is seeking an experienced Senior Reporter with a track record of excellent journalism.

You will set the news agenda, breaking big stories and covering news and issues in depth.
The successful applicant will join a dynamic team of journalists, based in modern offices in Palmerston North, and will take a leading role in producing compelling, must-read content in print and online.

To apply, please email your curriculum vitae and covering letter to michael.cummings@msl.co.nz.
Applications close at 5.00pm on Friday 30 July 2010.

 

News Editor
Waitaki News & Waitaki Weekender
Oamaru
Closes 30 July 2010

Do you have great writing skills and a passion for community news?

Can you ferret out great stories and write clean copy to meet tight deadlines?

Do you like the sound of living and working in one of the best places in New Zealand?

If you think this sounds like you then why not apply to fill the role of news reporter on the Waitaki News and Waitaki Weekender?

Both are great community titles based out of The Timaru Herald’s Oamaru office.

A solid background in journalism is preferred, along with the drive and ideas needed to help the team produce great community papers.

A competitive salary package, along with health and superannuation benefits, is on offer.

Applications close on Friday, July 30.

Please post or email a covering letter and CV to:
David King
Editor
The Timaru Herald
PO Box 46
Timaru
david.king@timaruherald.co.nz

 

 

Advertising Sales Administrator
The Press
Christchurch
Closes 30 July 2010

Join a great team!

FAIRFAX Media is New Zealand’s largest media company. We publish 3 national, 9 daily and over 50 community newspapers. We host an impressive stable of lifestyle and specialist magazines and have a comprehensive online offering. Fairfax offers comprehensive benefits including medical insurance and superannuation. For further information about your career with Fairfax, visit www.fairfaxmedia.co.nz/careers.

A member of the Fairfax Media group and a division of Fairfax New Zealand Limited. Use your excellent customer service and outstanding computer skills every day.

In this role, you will be joining our team of talented staff who work in a fast-paced deadline driven environment, providing administrative support across the advertising sales functions of The Press and the Christchurch Mail.

You will have direct contact with our advertisers and work closely with many internal stakeholders, and to be successful you will demonstrate:
 Fast and accurate data entry
 Strong administration skills
 Excellent interpersonal and communications skills
 A great telephone manner

The Press offers a great inner city location and a competitive package, which includes employer subsidised superannuation and medical schemes.

If you have the necessary skills and want to be part of this great team, please send your CV and covering letter, quoting reference P0455, by 5pm Friday, July 30th, 2010 to:
The Advertising Manager
The Christchurch Press - a division of
Fairfax New Zealand Ltd
Private Bag 4722
Christchurch 8140
E-mail: adjobs@press.co.nz

 

Research Analyst
Fairfax Advertising Network
Auckland
Closes 30 July 2010

Do you have an excellent reputation for producing quality research?

We are seeking an outstanding Research Analyst to join our Network Team at our Viaduct offices in Auckland

We have an exciting opportunity for a research analyst with media experience to join the Fairfax Media Network Team. This team provides advertising solutions across Fairfax’s newspaper, magazine and digital platforms.

The purpose of the role is to assist the Network’s Sales Team to achieve their stated marketing and revenue objectives across magazines newspaper, and online through providing excellent research and marketing support.

Your key focus is to extract, analyse and interpret research data from a range of sources in order to produce persuasive presentations and sales support material that offers strategic communication solutions.

You will also monitor market trends and produce reports to assist in developing new business opportunities for our publications.

Advanced skills with Power Point [particularly animation] and Excel is essential as well as some familiarity with Photo Shop and media research tools. Outstanding communication skills, the ability to work as part of a team and flexibility to work to various deadlines across differing projects is imperative.

A good approach to problem solving, a high level of numeracy and an eye for detail are also a must for this role.

What can we offer you?
The opportunity to advance your career with the country’s leading integrated media company, a fantastic viaduct location, a great team and excellent benefits.

To apply, please email your curriculum vitae and covering letter to recruitment@fairfaxmedia.co.nz or apply online.
Applications close Friday 30 July 2010.

 

Digital Editor
The Dominion Post
Wellington
Closes 11 August 2010

A rare opportunity has arisen in our Wellington newsroom for a Digital Editor following an internal promotion.

This is a key role in our multi-media newsroom and only applicants with a proven record in news should apply. We want someone with drive and ideas to help us strengthen our brand across online and print.

You are passionate about breaking news and can roll your sleeves up and write snaps for our website, where required. You'll also be commissioning and co-ordinating copy and experience of shooting and editing video would be a plus.

With senior editorial staff you will set the strategic direction of our website and associated digital products and be responsible for the day to day maintenance of our site. You will work closely with our news, features, business and sports departments to ensure the Dominion Post print edition is complemented on digital platforms and drive traffic to dompost.co.nz. You will also work closely with the Fairfax digital team.

We are located in the heart of Wellington’s CBD and offer competitive conditions, which include superannuation and medical schemes, and regular training. Relocation expenses are available.
If you have the necessary skills, please apply with accompanying CV to:

The Editor
The Dominion Post
PO Box 3740
Wellington

Email: editor@dompost.co.nz or apply online.

Applications close August 11 2010

 


Reporter
Upper Hutt Leader
Upper Hutt
Closes 12 August 2010

The writing talents of our newest reporter have come to the attention of the Dominion Post, which has offered him a job he couldn’t refuse. His replacement will be energetic and motivated, with a nose for breaking hard news stories, often from court reporting, while at the same time be able to turn his or her hand to human interest stories, have a flair for photography and be able to write the occasional advertising feature.

Upper Hutt has plenty to offer a hardworking news reporter with its army base, prison, court and police generating many leads. Its fun and active community will also get you out of the office regularly.

A full licence to drive a manual car is required.

The position would suit a graduate of a recognised journalism course or a person already working in the media. The position includes superannuation and medical schemes.

If this sounds like you, email the editor

Rosemary McLennan:
editor@uhleader.co.nz
ph (04) 528 9654.
Applications close on
Thursday, August 12.


 

 

 

 


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