Rural Reporter

Are you a journalist with a passion for local rural news?

Southern Rural Life has opportunities for a professional and enthusiastic reporter to join its team in Otago-Southland.  The ideal applicant will have sound rural knowledge and journalism skills.

Southern Rural Life is an Allied Press Ltd community newspaper delivered weekly to more than 21,000 rural boxes in Otago and Southland.

The role will require you to cover local rural issues, events and
human interest stories, as well as write advertising features in
Southland.

The successful candidate will be a self-starter, able to juggle
tasks and meet deadlines.

Strong photography skills are required and video and website
skills are desirable.

A full driver’s licence is essential. Some evening and weekend
work will be required.

If you think this is for you, please send your CV with a covering
letter to . Informal inquiries about
the role are welcome and should be directed to Sally Rae, Allied Press Rural Editor ().

Applications for the role close on Friday, January 3 2020.

Please note that you must have the right to live and work in New Zealand to apply for this role.

Disclaimer: Allied Press does not accept unsolicited agency résumés. Allied Press is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited résumés.