We are a team of journalists, editors, designers, developers, videographers, strategists and creatives.
On any given day, over 400 talented people will be working in some capacity for Allied Media. From sourcing news and advertising, to printing newspapers, magazines and promotional material, through to the delivery staff who get the items where they need to be (including delivering the Otago Daily Times to addresses by 7am, six mornings a week!)
Allied Media Board
Our governance board includes Sir Julian Smith KNZM and Nick Smith ONZM, members of the Smith family, who have been in the publishing industry since the 1860s. Their great-great-grandfather, George Bell, was sub-editor for the Otago Daily Times during the Otago gold rush, before going on to own The Evening Star. Our third governance board member, Ray Clarkson, has been involved with the Otago Daily Times for over sixty years.
Sir Julian Smith KNZM
Nick Smith ONZM
Ray Clarkson
Executive Leadership Team
The primary decision-making body of Allied Media, responsible for the company’s strategic direction.
Grant McKenzie
CEO
Paul Mcintyre
Editor-in-chief
Jason Reid
Chief Information Technology Officer
Charlotte Smith-Smulders
Publisher (Magazines)
Matthew Holdridge
Commercial Manager
James Smith
Project Manager (Media)
Steve McCaughan
Regional Manager (Northern)
Raja Chakrabarti
Operations Manager
Mark de Jong
Group Digital and Marketing Manager
"News is a public good funded by a commercial model. Local journalism informs, entertains and holds people to account. It is a cornerstone for a democratic society. It ensures that stories are told in a fair and balanced way.
We are heavily invested in communities across the South Island. We have journalists and staff on the ground. This ensures that we have great editorial coverage and impactful advertising solutions.”
Grant McKenzie, CEO
Sales Leaders
Led by our experienced sales leaders, our sales team can provide tailored solutions to achieve your business goals.
Steve McCaughan
Regional Manager (Northern)
Matthew Holdridge
Commercial Manager
Simon Byrne
Sales Manager, Blenheim
Robyn Bristow
Managing Editor, North Canterbury
Shane Victor
Sales Manager, Christchurch
Mark Julius
Sales Manager, Timaru and Ashburton
Sue Fraser
Sales Manager, Oamaru
Nic Dahl
National Sales Manager, Dunedin
Dan Ashbolt
Sales Manager, Queenstown
Brett Kokshoorn
Sales Manager, Greymouth
Katherine McLennan
Sales Manager, Southland
Matt Barnett
Sales Manager, Wanaka and Central Otago
Mark de Jong
Digital Sales Manager
Work at Allied Media
Want to make an impact in the South?
Whether you’re telling the stories that shape our region, helping local businesses succeed or making sure our papers reach even the smallest communities, every role plays a part in connecting and empowering the South Island.
