- Experience
- Any
- Salary
- —
- Openings
- 1
- Posted
- 5 days ago
- Work mode
- Work from home
- Eligibility
- Professionals with prior journalism experience and a portfolio of published work can apply. Candidates should be comfortable working remotely on a contract basis and committing 10 to 40 hours per week.
- Resume
- Required to apply
Job description
Role overview
This is a remote contract opportunity for a journalist based in New Zealand. The role calls for a weekly commitment of 10 to 40 hours.
What you will do
- Develop original reporting ideas, shape them into pitches, and turn them into news pieces, feature stories, and deeper long-form articles.
- Carry out interviews, collect direct insights, and confirm information using reliable and authoritative references.
- Write content that is clear, engaging, and factually accurate for a range of readers.
- Revise and polish articles so they meet quality, consistency, and editorial expectations.
- Work closely with editors, designers, and fellow journalists to strengthen the final output.
- Keep track of news developments, emerging trends, and issue areas connected to your assigned beat.
What you need
- Prior journalistic experience with a strong record of published work.
- Excellent written and spoken communication abilities, along with careful attention to detail.
- Comfort with interviewing sources and distilling complex information into usable reporting.
- Ability to work autonomously, stay organized, and deliver within short deadlines while working remotely.
- Strong curiosity, initiative, and analytical thinking.
- Good working knowledge of media law, ethics, and professional newsroom practices.
Application steps
- Submit the application through the provided process.
- Watch your email for follow-up instructions.
- Selected candidates will go through resume review and an interview stage.