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Marketing Executive – Fairfax Magazines
Administrator – Taranaki Daily News
Web Editor – Fairfax Digital    
Travel Editor – Fairfax Digital
Journalist – Taranaki Daily News
Research Analyst – Fairfax Media
Web Editor – The Dominion Post
Senior Advertising Co-ordinator Administrator – NZ Community Network
Editor – The Western Leader



Marketing Executive
Fairfax Magazines
Auckland
Closes 10 September 2010

Fairfax Magazines publishes some of New Zealand’s most popular magazines such as TV Guide, Cuisine and NZ House & Garden and we have an excellent opportunity for an up-and-coming marketing super star to join our team.

Reporting directly to the Marketing Manager, you will implement marketing activity right across the marketing mix to heighten brand awareness and achieve circulation and readership growth for several of our magazines. This role requires close liaison with editorial, the advertising team and external parties which will require excellent relationship building skills and the right attitude.

To be successful in this position, it is mandatory for you to have:
• 1-2 years marketing experience with a relevant degree
• Attention to detail and strong organisational skills with the ability to multi task
• Superior communication, interpersonal, relationship management and networking skills
• Be a highly motivated individual and performance driven

This role will suit a passionate marketer who is looking to take the step up from an assistant or co-ordinator position and will relish the opportunity to work in a fast paced, challenging and rewarding role.

Please email your application and CV to: Pam Hegh pam.hegh@fairfaxmags.co.nz or write to: Fairfax Magazines, 317 New North Road, Eden Terrace, AUCKLAND

Applications close Friday 10 September 2010.



Administrator
Taranaki Daily News
New Plymouth
Closes 10 September 2010

Part Time

The Newspaper Sales department at Taranaki Daily News maintains the overall standard of excellence required in order to distribute and promote the Taranaki Daily News to home subscribers and retail agents.  The Taranaki Daily News continues to be the best media option in Taranaki boasting 55,000 average daily readers.

The Newspaper Sales department is looking for an administrative genius who can coordinate and manage our deliverers.  Tasks include induction paperwork, liaison with parents/guardians, scheduling of leave, management of sick leave, coordination with our Newspaper Sales Support person for delivery runs and H&S issues as well as liaison with Finance on attendance and payroll issues. Part of the induction process would involve meeting with the deliverer and parents/guardians in order to complete the induction and get paper work signed off.

The successful applicant will work under the day to day direction of the Newspaper Sales and Marketing Manager but will work with the Newspaper Sales team and other customer service related departments.  A collaborative approach to ensure effective team work and meaningful communication is required.

This is a 22.5 hour a week part time position based at our New Plymouth office working 2pm to 6.30pm Monday to Friday. Capacity to work outside of these hours during the day on an ‘ad hoc’ basis would be helpful. Remuneration will be commensurate with the position and experience.  A valid driver's licence for a manual vehicle is required.

Please submit your letter of application and CV to:
Human Resources Manager
P.O. Box 444 New Plymouth
Email: HrRecruitment@dailynews.co.nz
Also through Trade Me Jobs

Applications to be received before close of business on 10 September 2010



Web Editor
Fairfax Digital
Wellington
Closes 13 September 2010

Stuff.co.nz is looking for a multi-talented web editor to join its expanding newsroom in Wellington.

We seek a web-savvy journalist, with newsroom experience, excellent news judgment and who will thrive under pressure in an extremely competitive environment.

The job involves a wide range of duties, including subbing and news editing content for Fairfax Media’s stable of news websites, writing breaking news and some multimedia editing.

This is an exciting and challenging position and you must be willing to learn new skills to keep pace with changes in the fast-growing online media arena.

Knowledge of the online news market in New Zealand, a good level of computer and internet competency and being able to work both as part of a team and independently are essential.

This position is fulltime and will include evening shifts and the possibility of some weekend work.

To apply, please email your CV and covering letter to recruitment@fairfaxmedia.co.nz.

Applications close on Monday 13 September 2010.



Travel Editor
Fairfax Digital
Auckland, Wellington or Christchurch
Closes 13 September 2010

New Zealand’s most popular news website is looking for a multi-talented journalist to edit our Travel section.

Stuff seeks a digitally-savvy journalist, with newsroom experience, excellent news judgment who will thrive under pressure in an extremely competitive environment.

The travel editor will be responsible for redeveloping Stuff’s travel section, creating and commissioning original content, web-editing the section and building rich interactive material.

This is an exciting and challenging position and you must be willing to learn new skills to keep pace with changes in the fast-growing online media arena.

A deep interest in travel is obviously essential, as is knowledge of digital media, a good level of computer and internet competency and being able to work both as part of a team and independently.

The successful candidate needs to be flexible and creative. The position can be based in Auckland, Wellington or Christchurch. Hours are flexible but would be between 24-40 hours.

To apply, please email your CV and covering letter to recruitment@fairfaxmedia.co.nz.

Applications close on Monday 13 September 2010.



Journalist
Taranaki Daily News
New Plymouth
Closes 13 September 2010

Taranaki Daily News is one of New Zealand’s most vibrant, provincial daily newspapers and is the region’s most popular and well read paper. It epitomises ‘Your place, your paper’.  The Taranaki Daily News continues to be the best media option in Taranaki boasting 55,000 average daily readers.

The Taranaki Daily News is in the market for an energetic reporter to cover our diverse region.  We want a star reporter capable of developing our news pages with insightful, cracking news stories.  We want a reporter brimming with story ideas and the drive to see them to print and online. In return we offer a supportive, fun and challenging newsroom that thrives on breaking big stories and bringing local issues to the fore.  

We will offer you a competitive remuneration package plus outstanding staff benefits and technology to fit the role.  You will be part of New Zealand’s largest media company so climb on board and be part of this exciting future!  

You need a journalism qualification and experience in the industry.  You’ll work under the day to day direction of the Chief of Staff.  This is a 40 hour a week full time position.  Remuneration will be commensurate with the position and experience.  A valid driver's licence for a manual vehicle is required.

Please submit your letter of application, your best 5 stories and CV to:
Human Resources Manager
P.O. Box 444
Taranaki Mail Centre
New Plymouth 4340
Email: HrRecruitment@dailynews.co.nz
Also through Trade Me Jobs

Applications to be received before close of business on Monday 13 September 2010



Research Analyst
Fairfax Media
Auckland
Closes: 13 September 2010

Do you have an excellent reputation for producing quality research?

We are seeking an outstanding Research Analyst to join our Network Team at our Viaduct offices in Auckland

We have an exciting opportunity for a research analyst with media experience to join the Fairfax Media Network Team. This team provides advertising solutions across Fairfax’s newspaper, magazine and digital platforms.

The purpose of the role is to assist the Network’s Sales Team to achieve their stated marketing and revenue objectives across magazines newspaper, and online through providing excellent research and marketing support.

Your key focus is to extract, analyse and interpret research data from a range of sources in order to produce persuasive presentations and sales support material that offers strategic communication solutions.

You will also monitor market trends and produce reports to assist in developing new business opportunities for our publications.

Advanced skills with Power Point [particularly animation] and Excel is essential as well as some familiarity with Photo Shop and media research tools. Outstanding communication skills, the ability to work as part of a team and flexibility to work to various deadlines across differing projects is imperative.

A good approach to problem solving, a high level of numeracy and an eye for detail are also a must for this role.

What can we offer you?
The opportunity to advance your career with the country’s leading integrated media company, a fantastic viaduct location, a great team and excellent benefits.

To apply, please email your curriculum vitae and covering letter to recruitment@fairfaxmedia.co.nz or apply online.
Applications close Monday 13 September 2010.



Web Editor
The Dominion Post
Wellington
Closes: 14 September 2010

The Dominion Post looking for a Web Editor to join its digital team.

This is a key role in our multimedia newsroom and only applicants with a strong interest in online news should apply.

Your role will be interesting and varied and will involve writing for the website, news editing, producing multimedia content, blogging, and using social media to get our stories out to users.

You will be passionate about news and brimming with ideas on creating engaging content for digital platforms.

The successful applicant will work under the direction of the Digital Editor.

While we are looking for a journalist with at least two year's experience, we will consider applications from exceptional recent graduates.

We are located in the heart of Wellington’s CBD and offer competitive conditions, which include superannuation and medical schemes, and regular training.

If you have the necessary skills, please apply with accompanying CV to:

The Editor
The Dominion Post
PO Box 3740
WELLINGTON

or email

editor@dompost.co.nz

Applications close September 14, 2010



Senior Advertising Co-ordinator Administrator
New Zealand Community Network
Auckland
Closes 17 September 2010

The NZ Community Network represents over 70 papers throughout the country and we require an Advertising Co-ordinator for this interesting and challenging position as part of our Corporate Sales Team.

This is a busy and challenging role involving the processing of advertising bookings and material
accurately and within the newspapers deadlines. As back up to the National Corporate sales team you will be involved in many aspects of the newspaper industry.

The successful candidate will have
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Attention to detail and the ability to multi task
• Excellent computer skills
• Time management skills and the ability to work to deadlines and prioritise work
• A team player

As a key part of the National Sales team you will have contact with many of our Agency and Retail clients as well as close interaction with newspapers throughout New Zealand. Excellent communication skills are a prerequisite. An excellent knowledge of New Zealand geography is required as well as the ability to work well under pressure. Previous newspaper or advertising
experience would be an advantage.

This position is based at our Penrose offi ce and offers a fantastic opportunity for the right person to increase their knowledge of print media within New Zealand.
NZCN is a division of Fairfax New Zealand, this country’s largest publishing company.

Please apply in writing by Friday 17 September enclosing a copy of your CV to:
Michele Chapman
NZCN
Private Bag 92 815
Penrose
Or michele.chapman@snl.co.nz



Editor
The Western Leader
Auckland
Closes: N/A

The Western Leader, part of Auckland’s largest suburban newspaper group, seek an editor to build on its outstanding reputation.

The Western Leader is a tri weekly award winning newspaper with a proven track record of quality journalism dating back to 1963.

The editor will be a person who can lead, challenge and motivate a small team while directing news content and coverage.

You must be a skilled writer whose talents are evident in your editing skills.

You will need to work to daily deadlines, make good legal judgements, inspire staff and work co-operatively with a wider team, including sub editors, advertising representatives, human
resources and our staff at www.stuff.co.nz.

You will have a high work ethic and a desire to drive your masthead and its online components to the front of the market.

Applications for the position close on August 23.
Send your CV and letter of application to:
Anura Nair
anura.nair@snl.co.nz


 

 

 

 


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