Local Democracy Reporter

Te Tūranga –The opportunity 

Do you have a deep passion for crafting high-quality journalism that enriches our communities? We're on the lookout for an enthusiastic Journalist to join our team.

The Marlborough Express, with the support of RNZ and NZ On Air, is hiring a journalist to join the Local Democracy Reporting (LDR) service and report on the Marlborough region.

Te Mahi – About the job

You will be covering local authorities’ decisions and other civic matters, as well as going out and talking to the people affected, sharing their stories, and uncovering other stories of your own.

You will report to the Marlborough Express editor but will receive extra training, mentoring and support from RNZ.

Ōu Pūkenga - About You

Journalists at any stage of their careers will be considered for this role – it could be at junior, senior or intermediate level. You might have a print background, or you might be coming from TV or radio.

We are looking for someone with as many of the following qualities as possible. You don’t need all of these to apply, but you will need to have at least a year’s experience in daily news journalism.

This role is fast-paced with each day offering new challenges. To excel in this position, you'll need:

• To meet the highest standards of accuracy, fairness and balance
• To spot a strong story and make it come alive for your readers
• Photography and/or videography skills (or the willingness to learn)
• An understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi / the Treaty of Waitangi 
  
• Knowledge of local government processes
  
• Knowledge of te ao Māori and/or te reo Māori
  

If you're ready to make an impact in the world of journalism and share our commitment to delivering quality news, we invite you to consider this exciting opportunity with us. Your skills and dedication can help shape the future of journalism in Aotearoa.

If you are interested in applying for this position, please follow the link to Seek, where you can apply directly to Stuff & The Marlborough Express for this opportunity. 

Reporter Job in Marlborough at Stuff - SEEK

For more information on The Local Democracy Reporting (LDR) programme, please visit https://www.rnz.co.nz/ldr