Regional Journalist (South West)

at  Mediahuis

SKILLS (TECHNICAL & NON-TECHNICAL)

Technical

• Demonstrate an appetite to increase market-share and support the Independent brand as the leader in news coverage
• Excellent communication skills required
• Excellent writing and editing abilities
• Ability to work on own initiative
• Working knowledge of social media

Other

• 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

ROLE PURPOSE

Join a winning team and shape the future of regional journalism with Irish Independent
Do you have a passion for news and journalism and a flair for storytelling? Do you long for a career where you can have a positive impact on society? Do you want a career that values your individuality and personal growth? If your answer is yes, then this could be the role you’ve been looking for.
Mediahuis is Ireland’s leading media publisher, reaching millions of readers every day. We believe unconditionally in independent journalism that positively impacts people and society. 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 with independent and trusted journalism. We are looking for a creative and energetic reporter to join our regional editorial team and help us grow and diversify our digital audience.

Role Responsibilities (Overview)

• Local interviews and feature-writing to a high standard
• Fast, breaking news and from the region
• Work closely with local photographers and freelance contributors
• Liaise with the regional audience team and contribute to social media
• 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 editors in developing new idea