Are you the type who lies awake at night wondering why Boult stepped over the boundary line? Do you count Carrington golds to get to sleep then debate loose forward selections over breakfast?
The Herald’s top-tier sports team is scouting for its next star – a sports journalist whose passion and expertise can cut through the noise and capture the pulse of the games Kiwis love. Based in Auckland, you’ll join some of the best names in the business to deliver compelling, agenda-setting stories across publishing, radio and video.
We want a journalist able to tell sports stories that our audience won’t find anywhere else. The successful candidate will know that the best tales are as likely to be at grassroots level as on the Olympic podium.
What we’re looking for:
- Sharp news judgement and a strong writing/editing toolkit
- Ability to break stories and build audience-winning content
- Unafraid to pick up a phone and ask hard questions
- An eye for investigative angles and a desire to produce unique sportswriting
- Deadline discipline, a quick learner, and a rock-solid team player
- Flexibility for varied shifts — including evenings and weekends
- Deep sports knowledge
- A broadcast-ready voice and serious on-air confidence
What you’ll get:
- The chance to work with industry legends in a buzzing, supportive newsroom
- Opportunities to grow your skills across platforms and break new ground in storytelling
- A culture where creativity thrives and fun is part of the formula
Ready to lace up? Send us your CV and cover letter!
Applications close: Sunday, 10th August 2025
All applicants must have working rights in New Zealand. E.g., Citizen, resident, valid visa.