JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Court Reporter
Location: Dundalk (Hybrid)

ROLE PURPOSE

We have an exciting opportunity for a talented and ambitious journalist in County Louth.
The Drogheda Independent and Argus (Dundalk), Irish Independent and Mediahuis Ireland is recruiting a reporter to provide accurate and engaging courts coverage in the Louth and Meath district for our fast-growing digital audience and print readers.
The new role is for a 12-month period and is funded by a journalism scheme from independent media regulator Coimisiún na Meán.
The ability of journalists to report independently remains at the core of our journalism.
The successful candidate must have a strong news sense and be capable of working independently while taking care to ensure stories are verified, legally sound and fit for publication on Mediahuis digital platforms and in national and local print titles. Accuracy and news sense will be at the heart of this job.
It will offer a journalist the chance to join a go-ahead team of journalists based all over the country who deliver local news on a national scale, working closely with colleagues in the news team behind the Drogheda Independent and Argus and in the Irish Independent.
Mediahuis is Ireland’s leading media publisher, reaching millions of readers every day. We believe in independent journalism that positively impacts people, society and local communities. As an open-minded organisation, we have a curious outlook on the world, always striving for better and our people are encouraged to do the same.
Our aim is to captivate, entertain, and inform local communities and a national audience with trusted journalism.

Role Responsibilities (Overview)

• Ensure comprehensive local courts coverage on Mediahuis Ireland’s digital platforms, in the Drogheda Independent, The Argus and other print titles
• An ability to work calmly under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Work closely with local photographers
• Understand the legal diary and identify cases and stories to cover
• Liaise with the regional audience team
• Edit the content to a very high standard ensuring that all material published meets the legal and quality standards set out
• Work closely with the local editors in developing new idea