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About the role:

Are you a junior or intermediate reporter with a passion for news and a desire to tell compelling stories? Allied Press Limited is seeking an ambitious and adaptable reporter to join our Eastern Southland team.

This full-time position will be based in our Gore office, where you will write articles and capture photos and videos for ODT online, the Otago Daily Times daily newspaper, and our weekly community paper The Ensign. The Ensign provides in-depth coverage of Eastern and Northern Southland and West Otago, covering government, sports, arts, education, farming, and business.

You should have reporting experience or a journalism qualification, along with a strong interest in news and storytelling across both online and print platforms. You should be enthusiastic about breaking news, covering community events, and able to work efficiently and calmly under pressure to deliver timely stories.

A valid driver’s license is required for this role.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• Journalism skills, including photography and videography capabilities
• The ability to build connections within the community and engage with a diverse range of individuals
• A genuine passion for sharing the stories of the community
• A commitment to fostering a positive, safe, and inclusive workplace
• Be driven to deliver high-quality work

We offer:

• Access to Southern Cross medical insurance
• Reporters may be rostered any day between Monday and Sunday
• A permanent position within a well-established organisation
• A great opportunity to grow your journalism skills
• Supportive on-the-job mentoring

About Allied Press:

At Allied Press we encompass all media platforms, with innovation, forward-thinking, and adaptability being essential to our ongoing success. We welcome your ideas and contributions, as they will help us to continue to expand our services and improve our business for our current and future readers. Our largest daily publication the Otago Daily Times, has the longest daily publication record in New Zealand and was voted the most trusted Newspaper in New Zealand in the AUT research Media Awards. Join us and be part of an award winning, supportive team that takes pride in delivering quality products for over 160 years.

How to Apply:

If you believe this role is a good fit for you, please apply via SEEK or reach out to Debbie Porteous at debbie.porteous@odt.co.nz for a confidential discussion.

Applications will be accepted until Thursday, 5 December 2024.

We will get in touch if you are shortlisted for this opportunity.

For a detailed job description, please visit our website at alliedpress.co.nz/employment.