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Key Media

Journalist

Key Media

. Write timely, high-quality news, features, and profiles for Key Media’s New Zealand titles .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeRemote • New ZealandMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong journalism skills with a focus on B2B and business reporting, including the ability to generate original story ideas and conduct interviews with senior executives. Proficient in utilizing digital tools and technology to enhance workflow and collaboration.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Journalism ExperienceStrong Interviewing SkillsKnowledge of New Zealand BusinessDeadline-DrivenProactive and Organized

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Hard Skills
B2B ReportingBusiness ReportingFeature WritingProfile WritingStory Idea GenerationNews SenseEvent Reporting
Soft Skills
Self-MotivatedCollaborativeCuriousProfessional
Tools & Technologies
Digital ToolsTechnology Adaptation
Industry Keywords
Financial ServicesHRInsuranceNew Zealand BusinessIndustry Reporting

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Write timely, high-quality news, features, and profiles for Key Media’s New Zealand titles
  • Create three interview-driven stories per day, including profiles of senior executives and industry leaders
  • Build and maintain strong contact networks across New Zealand’s business and industry communities
  • Generate original story ideas and bring an agenda-setting mindset to assigned beats
  • Report on industry events, awards and roundtables, including attending in person from time to time
  • Collaborate with editors and commercial teams in Australia and overseas to grow traffic, support events, and develop new products
  • Embrace digital tools and technology as part of the everyday workflow

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Proven experience in journalism, with B2B, business, or industry reporting preferred
  • Strong interviewing skills and confidence engaging with C-suite executives and senior stakeholders
  • Knowledge of, or strong interest in, New Zealand business
  • Experience in sectors such as financial services, HR or insurance a plus
  • Self-motivated and organised, with a track record of working well independently and remotely
  • Proactive and deadline-driven, with sharp news sense and excellent writing
  • Very comfortable with technology and digital tools; ability to adapt quickly
  • Curious, professional and collaborative
  • Based in New Zealand with the right to work here

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • One bonus leave day for each year of service
  • One paid volunteer day annually
  • Free confidential counselling through our Employee Assistance Program
  • Quarterly recognition awards, gift vouchers, and travel incentives
  • Global career opportunities across Australia, New Zealand, the Philippines, Canada, the US, the UK, and Europe
  • Work from anywhere in the world for up to 12 weeks each year
  • Fully remote work arrangement