New Zealand Correspondent

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What's the role?
As the NZ Correspondent you will report on news stories and events impacting New Zealand & the Pacific region as a video-journalist, including live reporting, packaging and text copy for Sky's website. You pitch and deliver content that is original, dynamic & engaging for the Sky News audience while managing office equipment & facilities. You will also build & foster relationships with key politicians and leaders in New Zealand.
What's the role?
As the NZ Correspondent you will report on news stories and events impacting New Zealand & the Pacific region as a video-journalist, including live reporting, packaging and text copy for Sky's website. You pitch and deliver content that is original, dynamic & engaging for the Sky News audience while managing office equipment & facilities. You will also build & foster relationships with key politicians and leaders in New Zealand.
Key Responsibilities
Operate as a video journalist to broadcast in both a live and non-live setting Produce, write and shoot original news packages and content relevant to New Zealand and the surrounding Pacific region
Pitch original stories and execute ideas
Travel where required across the region to report on relevant news stories
Write and contribute to skynews.com.au
Regularly liaise with Sky's editorial staff in Australia to discuss coverage
Manage the administration of the New Zealand bureau and the maintenance of its studio equipment
Who are you?
Independence, confidence and resilience to operate independently in foreign countries and work autonomously
Ability to operate (or learn to operate) a video journalist kit
Ability to broadcast live and perform on camera
Flexibility to respond and react to breaking news
Outstanding news judgement
Excellent time management skills and ability to withstand pressure
Knowledge and passion for international news and current affairs
News Benefits
News Benefits is our way of saying thank you to our people for their valued contribution to News, our audiences, clients and communities. Thanking them for the great things they do daily, for the greater good of Australia. Our benefits include:
Exclusively ours - Access to publications and products from across the News Corp family
Health & wellbeing - Advice, support and facilities for healthy minds and bodies (including an onsite gym at our Adelaide, Brisbane & Sydney offices)
Time off - News offers a range of leave options to support your personal needs and moments that matter in life: Parental leave, Birthday leave, Volunteer leave, Career break and Compassionate leave.
Helping you grow - Development opportunities (including diversity and inclusion - focused education series) and recognition
Financial wellbeing - Support on making the most of your money
Perks & discounts - Exclusive offers across a range of products and services
Giving back - Make a difference to our communities.
Workplace Inclusion and facilities – Engage with your passions through various employee-resource groups and accessibility to multi-faith quiet rooms & parents' rooms
Who are we?
Sky News is Australia's leading 24-hour multi-channel and multi-platform news service provider.
Operated by Australian News Channel Pty Ltd (ANC), a subsidiary of News Corp Australia, its channels include Sky News Live, Sky News Weather, Sky News Extra, Sky News UK, FOX SPORTS News and Australia Channel for international audiences.
Sky News Australia also operates a national digital network reaching millions of Australians each month across digital platforms including SkyNews.com.au, YouTube, Facebook and News Corp Australia websites.
Sky News Australia's unrivalled broadcast and digital news content features award-winning journalists, exclusive insights from the biggest names in politics, ground-breaking special investigations, and live breaking news, sport and weather.
What's next?
Apply now or for more information on careers at Sky News Australia
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
We know that diversity strengthens our teams and newsrooms as we seek to tell stories that represent the diverse communities of Australia that we serve. Our people make us unique and we all have a story. We encourage people of all ages, backgrounds, races, cultures, religions, sexual orientations, abilities and gender identities to apply. Inclusion is important to us and we want everyone at News to bring their whole-selves to work. If you require any accommodations or adjustments throughout the recruitment process, or would like to outline which pronouns you prefer, please feel free to let us know.
If you require any accommodations or adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please feel free to let us know. For more information regarding Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at NewsCorp Australia please visit
under the DEI section.
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