Job Title: Journalist  – The Kerryman

Department:  Editorial

Function:  Publishing

Reporting to:  Group Editor

Role Purpose

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

Mediahuis is Ireland's leading media publisher, reaching millions of readers every day. We believe 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.

Your work will focus on reporting on local news and bringing national perspective to local stories, contributing to our award-winning journalism.  

Role Responsibilities (Overview)

• Reporting as per markings from the editor, focusing mainly on County Kerry

• Local interviews and feature-writing to a high standard

• Represent The Kerryman 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)

• Good technical skills and a high level of proficiency with the CUE system (following familiarisation and training

• Must have a strong understanding of the Digital and Print Media content

• Must have a full clean driving licence

Skills

• Demonstrate an appetite to increase market-share and develop The Kerryman and the Independent 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