Overview

Wellington Forest & Bird is a voice for New Zealand wildlife and wild places, and has been for over 90 years. We are an independent society that both campaigns for the protection of our natural history and co-ordinates community-based restoration projects. A key publication for our organisation is our quarterly Forest & Bird Magazine We are currently looking for an editor to ensure that our magazine continues to be an effective voice for New Zealand’s nature and represent the hard work of our passionate volunteers.

The role of this position is to edit and deliver four high quality magazines per year. This includes writing several of the feature articles, managing other writers and contributors, liaising with the designer, and printers. The editor will also be responsible for staying within budget and managing distribution.

This will be a contract position and part of Forest & Bird’s Marketing & Communications team. As part of that team this position will also provide support for national campaigns and events.

The successful candidate will have:

  • Experience with a proven track record in writing and editing publications.
  • A relevant tertiary qualification or related professional journalistic, public relations or communications experience.
  • A high level of organisational skill.
  • Proven ability to work to deadlines and multi-task as part of a flexible team.
  • Positive upbeat interpersonal skills to meet with the public at events and work with volunteers at our projects.
  • An understanding and knowledge of conservation and related issues.

Forest & Bird gives you the chance to work for New Zealand’s nature.

To apply for this position, please email a cover letter, your resume and a completed application form to Phil Bilbrough (p.bilbrough@forestandbird.org.nz or 04 801 2217

The closing date for applications is 5pm, 4 February 2015