Broadcast Journalist

Placements24; Queenstown; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Remote work

Flexible hours

Career development

Collaborative network

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a dynamic and investigative Broadcast Journalist to join its fully remote news team. You will research, write, and present news reports for broadcast platforms, delivering high-quality, credible content for a global audience.

In a distributed newsroom, you will interview sources, craft scripts, and deliver live reports while meeting tight deadlines. The role offers flexible hours and remote work across New Zealand and beyond.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Journalist with a strong broadcast portfolio.
• Excellent research, writing and storytelling skills.
• Experience conducting interviews and building reliable sources.
• Proficiency with newsroom software and broadcast production tools.
• Strong understanding of current affairs and global events.
• Ability to work independently and meet tight deadlines in a remote environment.

Responsibilities

• Research, investigate, and report on developing news stories.
• Conduct interviews with sources, officials, and subject matter experts.
• Write clear, concise news scripts and packages for broadcast.
• Deliver live reports and participate in on-air discussions.
• Collaborate with editors, producers, and camera operators in a remote setting.
• Adhere to journalistic ethics and standards in all reporting activities.

Skills

Journalism

Research

Writing

Interviewing

Ethics

Remote work discipline

Tools

Newsroom software

Broadcast production tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a dynamic and investigative Broadcast Journalist to join their fully remote news team. This role is essential for uncovering and reporting on significant stories that impact our audience, contributing to high-quality, credible news content. You will be responsible for researching, writing, and presenting news reports for various broadcast platforms. This is an exceptional opportunity for a seasoned journalist who thrives on delivering impactful stories and collaborating within a distributed newsroom environment, bringing diverse perspectives from across the country to a global audience.

Key Responsibilities

• Research, investigate, and report on developing news stories across a range of topics.
• Conduct interviews with sources, officials, and subject matter experts.
• Write clear, concise, and accurate news scripts and packages for broadcast.
• Deliver live reports and contribute to on-air discussions.
• Collaborate with editors, producers, and camera operators in a remote setting.
• Adhere to journalistic ethics and standards in all reporting activities.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Journalist, with a strong portfolio of broadcast work.
• Excellent research, writing, and storytelling skills.
• Experience conducting interviews and building a network of reliable sources.
• Proficiency with newsroom software and broadcast production tools.
• Strong understanding of current affairs and global events.
• Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and meet tight deadlines in a remote environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package for a remote role.
• Opportunity to cover significant stories and make a real impact.
• Flexible working hours and location independence.
• Access to a collaborative network of journalists and editors nationwide.
• Professional development and opportunities for career advancement.