Reporter - Blenheim (Full time, Permanent)
Are you enthusiastic about our local community?
About the role:
Are you a reporter with a passion for news and a desire to tell compelling stories? The Blenheim Sun is seeking an ambitious and adaptable reporter to join our team.
This full-time position will be based in our Blenheim office, where you will write articles and capture photos for our community newspaper The Blenheim Sun, keeping the Marlborough community connected through lively, local and engaging news and human interest stories every week.
Ideally you will have reporting experience or a journalism qualification, along with a strong interest in news and storytelling. 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 and people skills
- The ability to build connections within the community and engage with a diverse range of individuals
- A genuine passion for sharing the stories of our community
- A commitment to fostering a positive, safe, and inclusive workplace
- Be driven to deliver high-quality work
We offer:
- A permanent position with The Blenheim Sun, Marlborough’s favourite newspaper
- A great opportunity to grow your journalism skills and serve your community
- Supportive on-the-job mentoring
- Flexible hours within a 40 hour week - some weekend work from time to time
- Access to Southern Cross medical insurance
- Opportunity for career advancement within our business
About The Blenheim Sun:
We have been publishing in Marlborough for 22 years and have been the region’s favourite and most trusted newspaper since. We are the No1 read newspaper across our region.
Recently purchased by family-owned Allied Press we are now part of a large group of community newspapers covering the South Island. As part of Allied Press 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. 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. Applications will be accepted until 31 January 2025. We will be in touch if you are shortlisted for this opportunity.
For more information see our website at alliedpress.co.nz/employment for a full position description, or contact Simon Byrne for a confidential discussion (ph. 021 706 936 em. simon@blenheimsun.co.nz)
