- LocationWexford
- Job type Indefinite Full Time
- DisciplinePublishing
- Expiry 24 May 2025
- Reference002522
Journalist - Wexford
Job description
Job Title: Journalist
Location: Wexford Town (hybrid working)
Hours: Full Time
Contract Duration: Permanent or 12 months Fixed Term available
Role Purpose
Join a winning team and shape the future of regional journalism online for the 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. The Job in a Nutshell The reporter will be part of a versatile, news driven team based in Wexford and will focus on reporting on local news and contribute to our award-winning journalism for both the Irish Independent online and in our print titles in Co Wexford – Wexford People, New Ross Standard, Gorey Guardian and Enniscorthy Guardian.
The role of the reporter is to report local news content from Co Wexford reporting directly to the editor in Wexford. This role will primarily be based in our Wexford office in Wexford Town, with the option of some remote working as well.
Role Responsibilities (Overview)
Local interviews and feature-writing to a high standard
Fast, breaking news 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 ideas
Experience & Qualifications (Minimum Experience & Essential Knowledge)
News reporting experience is essential
Full driver’s licence and own transport
Based in the region
Skills (technical & non-technical)
Technical & Non-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