Journalist (New Ross Standard)

at  Mediahuis

SKILLS

• Demonstrate an appetite to increase market-share and develop the New Ross Standard and Independent.ie brands as the leaders in news coverage
• Excellent communication skills required
• Excellent writing and editing abilities
• Ability to work on own initiative
• Good computer skills
• Can work under pressure in a performance driven environment
• Tenacity with a ‘can do’ attitude
• Must exhibit learning agility and adaptability
• Detail orientated
• Ability to make decisions in line with company policy on own initiative
• Strong collaboration and cross functional working together

Experience & Qualifications (Minimum Experience & Essential Knowledge)

• Must have high level of proficiency with P-Series Atex system (following familiarization and training)
• Must have a strong understanding of the Digital & Print Media content
• Must have a full clean driving licenc

The role of the general reporter is to report local news content through print in the New Ross Standard and digital through Independent.ie. The general reporter will report directly to the editor, work closely with colleagues as part of a team, and will represent the New Ross Standard and Mediahuis Ireland to a very high standard.

Role Responsibilities (Overview)

• Reporting as per markings from the editor, focusing mainly on the New Ross area
• Local interviews and feature-writing to a high standard
• Report at council meetings as per rota and provide a high standard of copy
• Represent People Newspapers at various local events, festivals, community groups etc.
• Work closely with local photographers
• 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 editor in developing new ideas

Experience & Qualifications (Minimum Experience & Essential Knowledge)

• Must have high level of proficiency with P-Series Atex system (following familiarization and training)
• Must have a strong understanding of the Digital & Print Media content
• Must have a full clean driving licence