Reporter in Auckland

We are looking for a professionally qualified journalist and/or a person with superb interviewing and writing skills. An excellent opportunity with attractive pay and benefits exists for the right candidate with the right attributes.

The successful candidate will

Have a professional qualification in Journalism and/or have excellent writing skills

Have the ability to work with various communities and write reports without any political, religious, social and community prejudices

Valid official status to work in New Zealand

Be able to work to deadlines and cope with the pressures that attend upon journalists

Preferably a valid driving licence to drive anywhere in New Zealand

Possess a valid passport and be ready to travel overseas if needed

Reside in Auckland/Wellington with a sound knowledge of the concerned areas with good contacts

Have excellent interviewing, writing and reporting skills

Have a sound knowledge of local, national and international affairs

Be conversant with the Treaty of Waitangi and interview, report and write stories engaging with the local and regional Maori communities; engage with the Pacifica communities; and Indian, Fiji-Indian, the wider Indian Diaspora, Pakistani, Bangladeshi, Sri Lankan and Nepali communities

Have the ability to engage with the younger members of the communities (in the 15 to 2+ age group) mentioned above and write on their challenges, coordinate with community organisations and community leaders and write-solution based reports

Research and write stories

Shoot and edit photographs and videos

Present stories on radio and television when required

Post all stories on to Indian Newslink websites and social media platforms

Please apply with your CV and relevant details to venkat@indiannewslink.co.nz

On or before September 16, 2024