Journalist

We are seeking a talented NZ based journalist to write for our New Zealand and Australian B2B education industry and accommodation industry publications.Job Title: Education and Accommodation Industry Staff Writer, Digital & PrintThis is a permanent full-time position for a writer to work from home in New Zealand for a B2B print and digital publication. The successful applicant will be required to work across titles in both New Zealand and Australia, though New Zealand content will be the dominant workload.40 hours per week.Salary: NZ$65,520This is a great opportunity for:A trained journalist with a flair for creative writing and news reporting, and a knack for headlines. Experience working in the B2B magazine sector or on trade publications will be highly valued, as will someone who has written industry news and/or commercial features for a professional readership.Also suited to this position is a recent graduate in the areas of journalism, or professional writing, editing, and publishing, who knows how to write for a specific industry and is keen to expand their career.The successful candidate will:Work from home.Have a finger on the pulse of the primary and secondary education sector, and the accommodation, sector and will click with our professional readers.Liaise and collaborate with our remote advertorial and editorial teams to help produce content for our print and digital education industry titles.Meet regular weekly and quarterly writing deadlines. Manage and build contacts for stories, conduct interviews, and sometimes attend and cover industry events.Craft engaging social media posts to drive traffic to our stories and website, and raise awareness for our titles.Skills and experience - candidate must be able to:Write accurate copy that adheres to our style guide.Display high ethical standards for best-practice journalism and have up-to-date knowledge of NZ media law.Take pride in content and connect with readers.Suggest new ways to better engage readers and develop digital audience. Either have some experience writing for the primary and secondary education sector and/or accommodation sector, or be able to make connections within the industry and cover pressing issues that affect teachers, principals, and other school staff.Use Wordpress and Outlook Desirable skills:A familiarity with Notion.Experience with Wordpress.A few years’ experience in trade/B2B media, or a relevant tertiary qualification.About usMultimedia Publishing Ltd is a small, family-run publishing company with print and digital media titles distributed across Australia and New Zealand that cover the accommodation and education sectors. School News is a definitive industry guide for decision-makers across primary, secondary, and intermediate schools throughout New Zealand, and the education and accommodation sectors in Australia. Each section in our education magazine aims to mirror the structure of a school and covers a wide range of topics, such as administration, staff and student wellbeing, property management, technology, and classroom resources. Similarly, our accommodation title covers topics relevant to all areas of the industry, including caravan parks, resorts, boutique hotels and large accommodation providers. Housekeeping, guest facilities, refurbishment, and energy and resources are just some of the areas we report on.We aim to provide practical information to decision makers, by engaging with educators and accommodation providers, as well as industry suppliers, publishing regular editorial, commercial features as well as case studies, profiles, and other exclusive content. Are you interested?Applications should include a CV, Cover Letter and a portfolio of writing. Applications should be received prior to 22/11/2025For any questions, please contact Gemma Easton: g.easton@multimedia-publications.com