Multimedia Court Reporter — Open Justice Focus

New Zealand Media & Entertainment (NZME); Palmerston North; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NZ Herald Premium subscriptions

Wellbeing support and counselling

Professional development opportunities

Staff discounts and event tickets

Job summary

NZME's Open Justice - Te Pātiti team is seeking talented Multimedia Journalists to cover NZ's courts and tribunals. Based in Tauranga, Hawke's Bay, or other locations, you will produce multimedia content for NZME's platforms and partner outlets.

You'll report on civil and criminal cases, explain the context, hold authorities to account, and develop sources within the judiciary. A journalism qualification and 2+ years newsroom experience are expected.

Qualifications

• Journalism qualification required.
• At least 2+ years in a newsroom.
• Experience covering courts preferred.
• Knowledge of media law a plus.

Responsibilities

• Cover civil and criminal courts and tribunals.
• Produce agenda-setting journalism explaining why.
• Hold lawmakers to account.
• Develop sources within the judiciary.

Skills

Journalism

Court reporting

Newsroom experience

Media law knowledge

Education

Journalism qualification

Tools

Audio editing basics

Video editing basics

Job description

NZME's Open Justice - Te Pātiti team is seeking talented Multimedia Journalists to cover NZ's courts and tribunals. Based in Tauranga, Hawke's Bay, or other locations, you will produce multimedia content for NZME's platforms and partner outlets.

You'll report on civil and criminal cases, explain the context, hold authorities to account, and develop sources within the judiciary. A journalism qualification and 2+ years newsroom experience are expected.