Journalist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in New Zealand.

📋 Description

• Produce timely, high-quality news articles, features, and profiles for Key Media’s publications in New Zealand.

• Develop three interview-focused stories each day, including profiles of senior executives and industry leaders.

• Establish and nurture strong networks within New Zealand’s business and industry sectors.

• Generate innovative story concepts and adopt an agenda-setting approach to assigned topics.

• Cover industry events, awards, and roundtable discussions, including occasional in-person attendance.

• Collaborate with editors and commercial teams in Australia and abroad to enhance traffic, support events, and create new products.

• Utilize digital tools and technology as an integral part of daily operations.

⛳️ Requirements

• Demonstrated experience in journalism, preferably in B2B, business, or industry reporting.

• Excellent interviewing abilities and confidence in engaging with C-suite executives and senior stakeholders.

• Familiarity with, or strong interest in, the New Zealand business landscape.

• Background in sectors such as financial services, HR, or insurance is advantageous.

• Self-driven and organized, with a proven ability to work independently and remotely.

• Proactive and deadline-oriented, equipped with a keen news sense and outstanding writing skills.

• Highly proficient with technology and digital tools; ability to adapt swiftly.

• Inquisitive, professional, and team-oriented.

• Residing in New Zealand with the legal right to work here.

🏝️ Benefits

• An additional bonus leave day for each year of service.

• One paid volunteer day each year.

• Complimentary confidential counseling through our Employee Assistance Program.

• Quarterly recognition awards, gift vouchers, and travel incentives.

• Global career opportunities across Australia, New Zealand, the Philippines, Canada, the US, the UK, and Europe.

• Option to work from anywhere in the world for up to 12 weeks each year.

• Fully remote work arrangement.