Junior Multimedia Journalist

If you have a passion for farming or rural New Zealand, then this role might just be what you’re looking for.

Farmers Weekly NZ has a great opportunity for a junior multimedia journalist.

As a key member of our digital editorial team, you’ll find exciting and new ways to tell stories in the digital space, by creating content for various media, including articles, images, video, and audio (podcasts, interviews) that upholds our commitment to quality, accuracy, and trustworthiness.

You’ll have the opportunity to work alongside some veteran ag journalists, while also carving out a name for yourself in the digital media space.

About you :

• You’ll have recent and relevant newsroom experience (ideally 1-2 years) or relevant qualifications.
• Have an interest in the food and fibre sector, or willingness to learn.
• Possess technical skills to shoot video, take high-quality images and a good understanding of using social media to tell stories – strongly desired, but there’ll also be opportunities to learn on the job.
• Able to craft compelling narratives using different media formats to engage audiences.
• Your attributes and talents will include high-quality research and writing skills.
• You will have a positive attitude, strong communication skills, be flexible and adaptable, and have the ability to switch between different tasks and media formats as needed.

Location : Head office – Feilding (ideally for first 12 months).

We invite you to register your interest and request a job description and application form now by emailing

Closing date for completed applications – 5pm Friday 22 August.

The team at Farmers Weekly, powered by AgriHQ is the leading provider of news, advice, and insight in the rural sector, we understand the importance of providing good information to farmers in helping them make good business decisions through print and online.

Farmers Weekly, owned by Dean and Cushla Williamson of AgriHQ is the trusted source for the farming community covering stories from the diverse sectors and regions that make up New Zealand's agricultural sector.

Our award winning experienced team of writers and editors have a solid history in both agriculture and business delivering timely news to the rural community of interest, which underpins everything we do and how we operate.

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