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Journalist - The Central App

The Central App is Central Otago’s one-stop shop for local information needs, with community news at its core.

The Central App is blazing the way to the future with timely and relevant online news.

We are about enhancing our community and the lives of those who live here.

The successful candidate will:

Collect and analyse information about newsworthy events, 

Receive assignments, 

Evaluate news leads.

Using integrity and impartiality, you will:

Verify facts, 

Conduct interviews,

Undertake research, 

Provide articles in a professional, clear, and concise manner.

Experience in - and enjoyment of - writing community news is essential.

You will also be responsible for developing constructive relationships with community groups and providers including police, emergency services and community leaders.

With instant publishing access, you’ll have the ability to break stories and stay at the forefront of developments.

You will be working between 20 to 30 hours a week with a small but enthusiastic team.

Central Otago is a popular destination with strong communities and a wide range of activities on offer, and the Central App provides a flexible working environment to make the most of where we live.

If you have the vision to be part of the future and the growing world of online communication and news, we’d like to hear from you.

A full copy of the job description is available upon request.

Send in your CV today.

Email [email protected]  or, call 021 763 013 for more information.

Closing Date 20^th October 2022.

Start date/hours are negotiable for the suitable candidate.