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Mediahuis Hiring for Journalist Job at Wicklow , Ireland Full Time
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Location: Wicklow
Role Purpose
Role Purpose
The role of the general reporter is to report local news content through print and digital. The general reporter will report directly to the editor and will represent People News to a very high standard.
Role Responsibilities (Overview)
- Court reporting as per markings from the editor
- Local interviews and feature-writing to a high standard
- Report at council meetings as per rota and provide a high standard of copy
- Represent People News at various local events, festivals, community groups etc.
- Work closely with local photographers
- Help develop social media/digital strategy with the editor
- 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)
- News reporting experience is essential
- Full driving licence
Skills
Technical & Non-technical
- Demonstrate an appetite to increase market-share and develop The Sligo Champion 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
- Good computer skills
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
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