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. 

It has since set up a number of events within the energy and mining and quarrying sectors that support these two publications. These include the Deloitte Energy Excellence Awards, Downstream, New Zealand Petroleum Club, Energy Trader Forum and the New Zealand Minerals 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 Energy News and ABB Annual NZ Electricity Survey polls the electricity industry on key trends, opportunities and challenges. In 2016 over 500 participants took part in the survey, and the results are widely used to inform strategic business decisions. 

Current vacancies

Business journalist

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 to 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 New Zealand 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.

The advertised role reports to the editor. There are opportunities for advancement for the right applicant.

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

To apply for this position please visit the job advertisement on Seek.

Sponsorship Executive

Help our awesome customers achieve their event branding and marketing goals whilst working in a fast-growing information and events business.

• Connected, influential business
• National travel
• Career progression opportunities

The Sponsorship Executive role will primarily be selling sponsorship across a portfolio of our existing and 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.

We are after a driven salesperson that can create their own opportunities and convert them, leveraging our strong existing relationships and brand profile in the sector.

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 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.

To obtain a log-in for our subscription-based websites and to get a feel for the industry please contact Neil Wembridge at neil.wembridge [at] freemanmedia.co.nz

To apply for this position please visit the job advertisement on Seek.