Multimedia Journalist – Viva and Lifestyle
New Zealand Media & Entertainment (NZME)JobsCloseBy Editorial Insights
NZME is seeking a Multimedia Journalist for Viva and Lifestyle in Auckland, a full‑time onsite role blending smart features with social‑first storytelling across Viva and Herald Lifestyle, newsletters and video. You’ll write compelling features, produce cross‑platform content, pitch fresh ideas, grow audiences and use analytics and SEO to maximise reach. The ideal candidate has at least two years’ digital journalism experience, outstanding writing across formats, a strong interest in lifestyle topics, solid social and video skills and CMS experience, plus the ability to work under tight deadlines in a collaborative team. To apply, present a lifestyle‑focused portfolio, show audience impact, include a short showreel if possible, and note your current working rights in New Zealand.
THE OPPORTUNITY:
Love fashion, food, design, travel and the stories behind them? Join Viva, the NZ Herald’s award-winning lifestyle brand, and help create content that inspires New Zealanders.
From smart written features and social-first storytelling to newsletters, events and digital experiences, you'll create engaging content that connects with audiences wherever they are. Whether it's spotting the next big trend, uncovering a compelling personality, or producing an impactful Instagram Reel, you'll know how to turn great ideas into content people want to read, watch and share.
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING:
Creating timely, engaging lifestyle content across Viva and Herald Lifestyle.
Writing compelling features, profiles and advice-driven stories that inform, inspire and entertain.
Producing content across multiple platforms including digital, social, newsletters, video and print.
Developing social-first content and helping grow Viva’s audience and engagement.
Pitching fresh, original story ideas that resonate with both loyal readers and new audiences.
Building strong industry relationships and growing your network of contacts.
Using audience insights, analytics and SEO best practice to maximise reach and impact.
Collaborating with editors, producers, designers and content teams to bring stories to life.
Supporting Viva events and special projects when required.
ABOUT YOU:
At least two years' experience in digital journalism, publishing or content creation.
Outstanding writing skills and the ability to adapt your storytelling across different platforms and formats.
A deep interest in lifestyle media, and how to tell stories that help, inspire and entertain audiences. Strong social media instincts and experience creating engaging digital and video content.
An audience-first mindset, with confidence using analytics, SEO and research to shape content decisions.
Excellent organisation skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-moving environment with multiple deadlines.
Experience with content management systems (CMS).
A collaborative approach, plenty of curiosity, and a constant flow of fresh ideas.
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?
You'll thrive here if you're energetic, creative and excited by new ways of telling stories. At NZME, you'll have the opportunity to work with some of the best journalists in the country, develop your craft across multiple platforms, and help shape content that reaches Kiwis nationwide.
Based in our central Auckland headquarters, you'll enjoy a modern newsroom environment, development opportunities, discounted products and services, and a culture where bold ideas, individuality and growth are encouraged.
Ready to inspire while learning and growing in your journalism career? We'd love to hear from you.
All applicants will be asked about their current working rights in New Zealand. (Eg. Citizen, resident, visa, no visa etc)
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