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

Events co-ordinator

The Events co-ordinator role will help deliver its premier industry-facing events.

We are after a candidate that who is highly organised, able to manage changing priorities, and thrive under pressure.

Attention-to-detail is key as is an eye for perfection. This is much more than just an events role, you will need to show an interest in learning about the sectors we work with as well. 

The role includes:

• Event management
• Design and print management
• Sponsorship sales co-ordination
• Budgeting and financial reporting for events
• Content management
• Sponsor liaison, media liaison
• Advertising and marketing

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

We are looking for an individual who likes the idea around advancing themselves and their career and is prepared to work hard to do so.  A financial incentive is part of the salary package and there is ample room to over-achieve.

National travel is a core part of this role and an unrestricted driver's licence is essential. Extended working hours will be required around events. 

To obtain a log-in for our subscription-based websites to get a feel for the industry please contact irwin.munro [at] freemanmedia.co.nz.