Four very interesting new senior jobs going at the Dominion Post in Wellington


Updated July 31, 2011

New Zealand

DIGITAL EDITOR | DOMINION POST
We are looking for a Digital Editor to edit, shape and build the Dominion Post brand online and on other digital platforms, and champion a digital first culture in the newsroom. We want a newsroom leader who can think outside the square, is up for an enormous challenge and can drive an integrated news approach where agenda-setting journalism is the norm. You will assist the Editor in promoting a digital first story-telling approach, driving strong Wellington content for the whole Fairfax group. The successful candidate will become part of a change team at the Dominion Post, deepening engagement with our audiences, and ensuring we are first and best with coverage of the capital’s news.
Deadline: August 10

DAILY EDITOR | DOMINION POST

We are looking for a Daily Editor to edit, champion and develop the Monday to Friday newspaper in the new media landscape, and drive digital first story-telling. We want a newsroom leader who can think outside the square, is up for an enormous challenge and can drive an integrated news approach where agenda-setting journalism is the norm. You will assist the Editor in promoting a digital first story-telling approach, driving strong Wellington content for the whole Fairfax group. The successful candidate will become part of a change team at the Dominion Post, deepening engagement with our audiences, and ensuring we are first and best with coverage of the capital’s news.
Deadline: August 10

WEEKEND AND SPECIALS EDITOR | DOMINION POST

We are looking for a Weekend and Specials Editor to edit, champion and develop the Saturday paper and specialist publications, and drive digital first story-telling. We want a newsroom leader who can think outside the square, is up for an enormous challenge and can drive an integrated news approach where agenda-setting journalism is the norm. You will assist the Editor in promoting a digital first story-telling approach, driving strong Wellington content for the whole Fairfax group. The successful candidate will become part of a change team at the Dominion Post, deepening engagement with our audiences, and ensuring we are first and best with coverage of the capital’s news.

Deadline: August 10

FEATURES AND COMMENT EDITOR | DOMINION POST

We are looking for a Features and Comment Editor to develop the Dominion Post voice in print and online and oversee our features strategy and popular weekly magazines. We want a newsroom leader who can think outside the square, is up for an enormous challenge and can drive an integrated news approach where agenda-setting journalism is the norm. You will assist the Editor in promoting a digital first story-telling approach, driving strong Wellington content for the whole Fairfax group. The successful candidate will become part of a change team at the Dominion Post, deepening engagement with our audiences, and ensuring we are first and best with coverage of the capital’s news.

Deadline: August 10

HEAD OF COMMUNITIES SUB-EDITOR | FAIRFAX EDITORIAL SERVICES

Fairfax Editorial Services is searching for a super sub-editor to lead our team producing more than 60 community titles from Kerikeri to Invercargill. This is a new role, and a chance for an experienced sub-editor to put their organisational skills to the test. You will enjoy working in a team environment, relish the opportunity to foster a culture of excellence within the team, and handle all aspects of staff development required to reach this goal.

Deadline: August 12

BUSINESS & PERSONAL FINANCE REPORTER | TARAWERA PUBLISHING (Rotorua)

Tarawera Publishing (TPL) is looking for a business reporter who wants to make their name in the personal finance field. We are looking for someone who can find good stories; build strong networks; work in a team environment and has an interest in personal finance. The reporting round covers KiwiSaver, home loans, investment, property, managed funds investment, life insurance and the financial advisory sector.

FEATURES WRITER (Fixed term cover) | ACP MEDIA

Good Health, a fresh and friendly New Zealand lifestyle magazine, is looking for an experienced, ambitious and energetic journalist to take on the role of Features Writer for a one-year parental leave cover. You’ll have up to four years’ experience in journalism, preferably in magazines. You’ll have the ability to produce high-quality, informative, interesting copy – whether it’s an in-depth feature story or simply a news page. You’ll also create headings, introductions and captions for stories. You’ll have sub-editing experience, and be able to proof text to a high standard.

EDITOR | THE AUCKLANDER

We’re looking for an energetic, innovative journalist with fantastic people management skills, an eye for relevant news and community affairs, an instinct for great design plus a real empathy for the readers of New Zealand’s most awarded suburban / community newspaper. Auckland is undergoing the most radical change in its history and – following an internal promotion – The Aucklander needs an editor with the drive, enthusiasm and leadership skills to connect with its residents, local bodies and community groups. The new editor will enhance the publication’s reputation for solid reporting, feisty opinions, great photography and art – and an off-the-wall approach.

Deadline: August 12

DEPUTY CHIEF REPORTER | SOUTHLAND TIMES

The Southland Times is looking for someone special, a reporter with a proven track record who can step up to a teamleadership role on the best regional newspaper in the country. We have a vacancy in our Invercargill newsroom for someone committed to coming up with strong and interesting stories each day, helping to oversee our newsgathering team covering the wider Southland-Southern Lakes region for both our print and website editions.

Deadline: August 12

REPORTER | EASTERN COURIER (Auckland)

We are looking for a dynamic reporter to join the team producing the twice-weekly Eastern Courier. We need a self-starter with strong news-gathering skills, excellent communication skills, the ability to write accurate, clean copy under deadline pressure, the ability to take photographs and video and willingness to fill in when the editor is away. You’ll also need a recognised tertiary journalism qualification and a full driver’s licence.

EDITOR | HERITAGE NZ MAGAZINE

This is  request for tender response for editing the NZHPT’s quarterly magazine, Heritage New Zealand as an independent contractor.  We seek a professional, experienced, high energy person – or Editorial team – who will engage positively with the NZHPT, providing editorial services and advice that continue to ensure we produce a high quality, engaging, interesting, informative and entertaining magazine.  The Editor is responsible for commissioning and coordinating contributors to the magazine, provision of services such as subediting and proofreading, and liasing effectively with the NZHPT and other key suppliers involved in the magazine’s production.

Deadline: August 12

EDITOR | PRIMARY and NZ MARKETING MAGAZINES

Provide editorial leadership on Primary, NZ Marketing and accompanying website www.stoppress.co.nz, generating content and overseeing delivery of finished artwork files to a print-ready state. This includes delegating detailed tasks to a deputy editor. Key duties and responsibilities include: Generate ideas for stories from original research, your own networks and by following current affairs; Delegate detailed editorial tasks to the deputy editor; manage the deputy editor; Commission writers and work with designers to commission photographers and illustrators; Research and write your own stories; Oversee the editing of stories to a ‘clean’ state ready for proof reading; Work with sales team to generate leads and commercial ideas.

DEPUTY EDITOR | NZ MARKETING & STOPPRESS

Provide assistance to the Editor in creating and managing the editorial content for the magazine and website. NZ Marketing: Assist the editor in generating ideas for stories; Assist the editor in commissioning writers, photographers and illustrators; Research and write your own stories; Assist the editor in editing stories to a ‘clean’ state ready for proof reading; Work with sales team to generate leads and commercial ideas; Work with the whole team to deliver a high quality magazine, on time, to budget; Contribute to the wider company with ideas and sales leads and networking; Represent the brand to the market where appropriate. Stoppress.co.nz: Assist the editor with maintaining and publishing this blog; Edit the publish daily news stories; Oversee the creation of the twice-weekly newsletter.

EDITOR | ADRENALIN MAGAZINES

Adrenalin Publishing, a leading North Shore-based magazine publisher, is looking for an editor for its two trade titles in the manufacturing and engineering market, DEMM Engineering & Manufacturing, and Electrical Technology. The role would be a full time in-house position. The applicant would be required to have solid credentials in written journalism, preferably in the magazine environment, some experience in terms of planning a magazine such as a previous assistant editor, sub-editor or editor role would be desirable.

CHIEF OF STAFF | MANAWATU STANDARD

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.

Deadline: August 3

LAYOUT & PRODUCTION | NZX AGRI MAGAZINES

NZX Agri is the leading agricultural media publisher in New Zealand, based in Feilding, and has a position available in its production department.  The successful applicant will be responsible for the planning, proofing, and layout of one of our print publications. In addition, there is the responsibility of our photo library, and work in the development of our social media network. You will already have experience working with Mac Applications, InDesign, Photoshop, and have a flair in creative design.

ADMIN ASSISTANT | NZ HERALD

The New Zealand Herald is looking for an administration assistant to work in our busy newspaper office, located in the central city. This is a fantastic entry level position working in our general newsroom, supporting our news gathering and production teams. The successful candidate needs to be highly organised, have excellent communication skills, both spoken and written, and the motivation and initiative to work autonomously. Proficiency in MS Word and Excel is a must and an interest in news would be an asset.

Deadline: July 31

SENIOR LECTURER IN JOURNALISM | UNIVERSITY OF CANTERBURY

The University of Canterbury offers the country’s pre-eminent journalism programme. To sustain that record of excellence and develop it further it is seeking a senior lecturer to lead the programme. Applicants need to be experienced journalists or journalism academics, with at least 10 years’ experience in news journalism. They must have a passion for teaching and an ability to excel within a research-based university. They must aspire to provide leadership within journalism in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Deadline: August 7

JOURNALISTS | Te Purongo a te Manu Korihi / Maori News RADIO NEW ZEALAND

Radio New Zealand, is excited to be setting up its own specialist unit to cover stories important to Maoridom. We are seeking journalists with solid reporting experience and a good knowledge of Maori issues. The successful candidates will be self-starters, with proven story-breaking ability and good contacts in this field. Solid news judgement, good on-air skills (or potential) and initiative are essential. Knowledge of te reo would be an advantage.

Deadline:  August 8

REPORTER | BAY OF PLENTY TIMES

The Bay of Plenty Times seeks a reporter to become part of our team of talented journalists. The successful applicant will write news stories for the Bay of Plenty Times and its new Weekend edition, and website bayofplentytimes.co.nz. Candidates should have the following attributes: Recent experience on daily or Sunday newspapers; A nose for news and a good idea of what our readership wants in their daily newspaper; Proven ability to generate great story ideas; Ability to work under deadline pressure; An energetic approach to journalism.

MEDIA ADVISOR  (Maternity Cover)| SCIENCE MEDIA CENTRE

The Science Media Centre is seeking an experienced, news-savvy media advisor to join our team for a fixed-term maternity cover contract. We’re looking for someone who can think strategically to identify new angles and find creative ways to promote evidence-based coverage of hot-button issues and breaking news. You’ll be responsible for organising press conferences and online briefings, and proactively seeking out timely, informed commentary from experts.You will ideally be familiar with the New Zealand science system and have a solid understanding of the local media landscape and the needs of journalists. Excellent writing skills are a must.

FAIRFAX INTERNSHIPS | FAIRFAX NZ

We want the best people to be part of our multi-media organisation. The scheme is now in its fifth year and already those chosen are making their mark not just in newsrooms but in national media awards. The successful applicants are chosen by editors and editorial leaders throughout Fairfax after they prioritise the Fairfax Media organisations they would like to work for. After undergoing exceptional training at one of our five preferred journalism schools – the University of Canterbury, Massey University, Wellington, the Waikato Institute of Technology (Wintec), Aoraki Polytechnic, Dunedin, and the Auckland University of Technology (AUT) – interns join their chosen newspaper or website. We will reimburse the fees of those who pass and provide challenging work afterwards in our newsrooms. As well, we provide ongoing training and opportunities to advance.

Deadline:  August 1

CHIEF REPORTER AND JOURNALISTS MAORI NEWS | RADIO NZ

Aotearoa New Zealand’s premier news broadcaster, Radio New Zealand, is excited to be setting up its own specialist unit to cover stories important to Maoridom. We have an opportunity for a highly experienced Journalist to help establish this unit, taking a leading role in the coverage of Maori issues.

Deadline: August 8

JOURNALISM CURRICULUM LEADER | AUT

The School of Communication Studies at AUT University is seeking a Curriculum Leader to lead the Journalism programme of the School. The School of Communication Studies is part of the Faculty of Design and Creative Technologies at AUT University with over 1,000 EFTS. It is a leading Communications School within New Zealand. Journalism is one of 8 majors offered by the School and is well established at certificate, undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Applicants are expected to contribute to the teaching and research culture of the School, with a particular emphasis on preserving the vital link between professional practice and the best practice examples of Journalism education and research both nationally and internationally.

Deadline: August 1

UK

Try: journalism.co.uk and Guardian jobs

 

 


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