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Location: Invercargill

About the role:
We are looking for an experienced reporter or Bureau Chief to cover parental leave with The Southland Express and Otago Daily Times, starting May 12, 2025, for 34 weeks. This exciting opportunity is perfect for those looking to develop their journalism and leadership skills. You’ll be based in Invercargill, writing articles, capturing photos and videos for odt.co.nz, The Southland Express, and Otago Daily Times.

As a full-time reporter, you’ll thrive in a fast-paced environment, breaking news, covering community events, and delivering impactful stories for both online and print platforms. If you have reporting experience or a journalism qualification, and an eagerness to engage with your community, this could be the perfect role for you. A valid driver’s license is required.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• Strong journalism skills, including photography and videography.
• The ability to build connections within the community and engage with a diverse range of individuals.
• A passion for telling community stories and staying on top of the news
• A commitment to fostering a positive, safe, and inclusive workplace.
• Be driven to deliver high-quality work.

We offer:

• Reporters may be rostered any day between Monday and Sunday
• A great opportunity to grow your journalism and leadership skills
• Full-time, fixed term position for 8 ½ months.
• Salary based on experience.

About Allied Press:

Allied Press reaches local audiences across multiple media platforms. We welcome your ideas and contributions, as this will help us to continue to expand our services and improve our offerings for current and future readers. Our largest daily publication the Otago Daily Times, has the longest daily publication record in New Zealand and is regarded as the most trusted news brand in New Zealand as identified by the AUT annual research, Trust in News in Aotearoa New Zealand. Join us and be part of an award winning, supportive team that takes pride in delivering quality products for over 163 years.

How to Apply:

If you’re ready to bring your journalism skills to a supportive, award-winning team, apply via SEEK or reach out to Debbie Porteous at debbie.porteous@odt.co.nz for a confidential discussion. Applications will be accepted until Friday, 14 March 2025. 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.