Qualified Reporters

23 January 2012

Organisation/person name:

APN Publishing

Work type:

Permanent: Full-Time

Work classification:

Reporter

Job description:

The Wairarapa Times-Age is seeking two qualified reporters to join our busy newsroom.

We're looking for an experienced journalist with a proven record on a daily paper, or in a senior role for a community title, to join our senior news team.

The successful applicant would be strong news reporter who loves to break stories, can manage and develop key rounds, and take on production duties in support of the chief reporter and editor.

We're also seeking a junior reporter. We need a self-starter who shows enthusiasm, initiative and a willingness to tackle everything from colour pieces to hard news.

The Times-Age, based in Masterton, has recently relaunched as a vibrant, lively morning tabloid, so this is a great time to join the team at a growing daily newspaper.

Key skills sought:

See Job Description for specifications to each role

This opportunity is:

Paid

Salary low $:

Salary high $:

Closing date:

Friday, 3 February 2012

Contact details:

Please send your application by February 3 to:

Heather McCracken

Editor

Wairarapa Times-Age

PO Box 445, Masterton 5840

heather.mccracken@age.co.nz

Submitted by The Big Idea Community Editor on Mon, 23/01/2012 - 9:49am.

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