Journalist

Key Media is a global B2B media company connecting more than 2.4 million professionals each month across insurance, HR, finance, legal, education, and property. With teams across Australia, New Zealand, the Philippines, Canada, the US, the UK, and Europe, we produce award-winning content and events that inform, celebrate, and bring business communities together.
This is an opportunity for an experienced journalist based in New Zealand to join our growing NZ editorial team. Our New Zealand titles include NZ Adviser, HRD NZ and Insurance Business NZ, and you will cover the people, companies and issues shaping key business sectors across the country.
About the role
This is a fully remote role, open to candidates based anywhere in New Zealand. You will work closely with our wider APAC editorial team, who are collaborative and fast-moving, and you will be expected to bring energy, initiative, and strong journalistic instincts to the role.
What you will be doing

Writing timely, high-quality news, features, and profiles for Key Media’s New Zealand titles

Creating three interview-driven stories per day, including profiles of senior executives and industry leaders

Building and maintaining strong contact networks across New Zealand’s business and industry communities

Generating original story ideas and bringing an agenda-setting mindset to your beats

Reporting on industry events, awards and roundtables, including attending in person from time to time

Collaborating with editors and commercial teams in Australia and overseas to grow traffic, support events, and develop new products

Embracing digital tools and technology as part of your everyday workflow

What we are looking for

Proven experience in journalism, with B2B, business, or industry reporting preferred

Strong interviewing skills and confidence engaging with C-suite executives and senior stakeholders

Knowledge of, or strong interest in, New Zealand business, with experience in sectors such as financial services, HR or insurance a plus

Self-motivated and organised, with a track record of working well independently and remotely

Proactive and deadline-driven, with sharp news sense and excellent writing

Very comfortable with technology and digital tools; you adapt quickly and are always looking for smarter ways to work

Curious, professional and collaborative

Based in New Zealand with the right to work here

Benefits of the role

Fully remote role, working from anywhere in New Zealand

One bonus leave day for each year of service, plus one paid volunteer day annually

Free confidential counselling through our Employee Assistance Program

Quarterly recognition awards, gift vouchers, and travel incentives

Global career opportunities across Australia, New Zealand, the Philippines, Canada, the US, the UK, and Europe

Work from anywhere in the world for up to 12 weeks each year

About Key Media’s culture
People stay at Key Media because of the culture: what we call Orange Energy. We are collaborative, ambitious, kind, and full of energy. We give people the freedom to take ownership of their work, grow their careers quickly, and do journalism that reaches real decision-makers at scale.
We are committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued for their unique qualities and has a real sense of belonging.
Learn more about life at Key Media: vimeo.com/937693192
How to apply
If you are a New Zealand-based journalist who enjoys building relationships, chasing stories and writing for business leaders, we would love to hear from you.
Apply with your CV and links to some of your best recent work.
Key Media is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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