Freeman is an experienced and savvy information services provider to the New Zealand corporate community, established in 2002 by Matt Freeman. It was previously known as Freeman Media.

It specialises in online subscription news and information services for specific business sectors, publishing a range of reports and maps, and running industry events.

Energy News was established in 2008 - a subscription-based news and information website for the New Zealand energy sector. Energy News has carved out a niche as the trusted source of New Zealand energy sector news and information.

In September 2013 Freeman launched into the mining and quarrying sectors with the publication of Inside Resources, an online subscription-based web service, using the same formula as Energy News. 

In 2020 it acquired Capital Letter - New Zealand's review of administration, legislation and law. This publication provides court judgment summaries from the High Court, Court of Appeal, Supreme Court and Environment Court. It also provides updates on industry news and developments, legislation, statutory reviews and general reviews. In 2021 it acquired Judgments Unlimited Express.

Events run within the energy and, mining and quarrying sectors include the New Zealand Energy Excellence Awards, Downstream, Taranaki Energy Forum, Emissions Workshop and Energy Trader Forum.

Freeman also publishes six large, detailed industry maps, which provide an in-depth picture of the different sectors the company works with. Titles include Minerals Exploration and Mining, Petroleum Exploration and Mining, North Island Quarries, South Island Quarries, Energy Infrastructure and Smart Energy Technology. 

Launched in 2012, the Annual Energy News Electricity Survey, currently sponsored by GE Digital, polls the electricity industry on key trends, opportunities and challenges. In 2019 over 500 participants took part in the survey, and the results are widely used to inform strategic business decisions.

Positions available

Sponsorship executive

This new role will primarily focus on selling sponsorship and building sponsor relationships across a portfolio of our existing and proposed new events.  As part of the sales team, you will be working in a fun and supportive environment with colleagues that have a passion for the industry and for what we do.

You will need to be confident in both a telemarketing and face-to-face sales environment. A large part of the role will be spent engaging with clients and a steady outbound phonecall and meeting schedule will need to be kept.

Proficiency across the Microsoft Office 365 range of products and sound document presentation, grammar and spelling is expected.

We are looking for a motivated individual who likes the idea of advancing themselves and their career.  A financial incentive is part of the salary package and there is ample room to over-achieve.

Corporate presentation skills will be assumed and you will be happy to interact with industry executives at a high level but also at an operational level.

National travel is a core part of this role and an unrestricted driver's licence is essential. After-hours attendance at industry functions, conferences and other events is also required.

A competitive remuneration package and five weeks annual leave is on offer, plus other perks and benefits including career development opportunities.

Next steps

Freeman's subscription-based websites are not public and sit behind paywalls. To obtain a login contact maria.pirela [at] freemanmedia.co.nz.

Please click here to apply for this role.

Senior journalist – business/trade publication

The advertised role works on our Inside Resources online publication which serves the New Zealand mining and quarrying industries. It provides a daily news service to an audience across industry and government interested and active in the resources sector.

To win this role you will need to be confident interviewing subjects at a front-line level.

You will have the drive and initiative to develop a network of contacts and maintain a flow of exclusive stories and features for the website. The ability to produce accurate, proof-ready copy in a time-pressured environment will be important and very good computer skills are expected.

The business is very customer-focused and you will be required to initiate and attend regular subject visits.

To succeed in this role you will need an interest the New Zealand resources industry, and how it contributes to the New Zealand economy.

National travel is a core part of this role and an unrestricted driver's licence is essential. After-hours attendance at industry functions, conferences and other events is also required. 

While we are based in Wellington this role can be performed remotely.

Next steps

Freeman's subscription-based websites are not public and sit behind paywalls. To obtain a login contact maria.pirela [at] freemanmedia.co.nz.

Please click here to apply for this role.