Reporter - RSVP at Reach plc

Dublin, Leinster, Ireland -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

05 Dec, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Journalism, Digital Publishing, Social Media Skills, Live Blogging, Storytelling, Research, Community Engagement, Media Law, Video Shooting, Photography, Content Creation, Diversity and Inclusion, Breaking News, Real-Time Blogging, Audio Production, Picture Taking

Industry

technology;Information and Media

Description

Company Description RSVP currently has an excellent opportunity for an outstanding Journalist to join our team. Ireland’s leading celebrity magazine RSVP is where our readers have access to news, features, shopping, parenting, health, beauty, fashion and entertainment - and so much more. The person in this role will provide articles and content which informs, indulges, inspires and involves readers, and makes us more part of readers’ lives beyond the regular news agenda. The successful candidate will work on the brilliant RSVP website as well as the monthly magazine which is Ireland’s biggest and best female-focused magazine and website. This role is a home and hub position linked to our Dublin office, so you will need to be based in or around the Dublin area. About us Hello, we’re Reach. Every day, our trusted news, stories and content connect with millions of people where they live - whether that’s on their social feed or at their neighbourhood newsstand; through their local community or their take on the hot topic of the day. We're home to more than 120 trusted brands - from household names like the Mirror, Express, Daily Star and Daily Record, to local titles like MyLondon, BelfastLive, and the Manchester Evening News, and brands making a splash in the US like the Irish Star. It's our ability to understand people and the things that matter to them that makes us the UK and Ireland's largest commercial news publisher. We reach 70% of the UK's online population and speak to over 100 million social followers around the world. And we’re just getting started… Your story, with Reach As a modern media organisation, we're much more than just news. And it takes a wide range of people and skills to serve diverse audiences, customers and communities like we do. We know everyone has their own story to tell, so we’ve built an environment where every background is respected and every day is a day to explore. We’ll help you build a career that works with your life, while giving you the space to create and grow About this role What will the role involve? Find and tell stories about communities and issues which engages as many readers as possible, and stories which will be of interest to a national audience Be experienced in breaking news scenarios Build communities online and in real life to share stories with once published, and engaged with readers about those stories Tell stories in many different ways, including (but not limited to) real-time live blogs, article format, video, audio and pictures Ensure every piece of content is thoroughly researched and balanced prior to publication, in accordance with the Editor’s Code of practice Act up or cover in other roles as and when required by the business Uphold Reach's policy around diversity and inclusion and work to ensure our values around non discrimination are upheld in everything we publish. Who are we looking for? Relevant journalism degree and knowledge of media law, we will consider candidates with relevant time served Digital publishing skills - working a CMS, shooting video, taking pictures Accomplished live blogger would be an advantage Social media skills - following on social media, track record of building communities on social media Strong track record in telling stories, accurately, which engage large audience Passion for digital storytelling How we'll look after you We take good care of our people - and that means more than just a pay packet. Whatever your role, you'll get a range of benefits. Here are our standard UK & ROI benefits - please check the specifics out for your role when you apply. 25 days' holiday (not including bank holidays), plus an extra day after you've been with us for three, five and ten years. We also have a scheme to help you buy extra holiday if you want to. An extra day's leave each year to volunteer for a cause that matters to you. Help saving for your retirement - we'll match your company pension contributions up to 6% and you can contribute through salary sacrifice. Wellbeing support - including a 24/7 assistance programme for you and your family. A healthcare cash plan - giving you money back for a range of medical expenses and fast access to doctor's appointments. Bonus scheme - you'll get a stake in our success and a chance to add to your annual earnings. Access to lots of discounts - including with Reach's very own online marketplace, Yimbly, where you can buy everything from homewares to beauty products. Supportive and progressive people policies - we’re proud to have a range of policies to support people in their lives in and outside work, including enhanced family leave and policies to promote flexibility, inclusion and progression. We believe you shouldn’t have to wait to join us to know what to expect from us, which is why we share this overview of the policies we have in place to support families and carers. If there's something you want to understand more about, just ask. Additional Information Reach plc believes diversity brings benefits for our customers, our business and our people. This is why we are committed to being an inclusive employer and encourage applications from all suitable applicants irrespective of background, circumstances, age, disability, gender identity, ethnicity, religion or belief and sexual orientation.

Responsibilities

The role involves finding and telling engaging stories about communities and issues for a national audience, while ensuring content is thoroughly researched and balanced. The successful candidate will also build online communities and engage with readers about published stories.