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