Digital Journalist (North West)

Join a winning team and shape the future of regional journalism with Independent.ie 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 regional reporter will be part of a versatile, news driven team who works with journalists across Mediahuis Ireland regionals and on Independent.ie. Your work will focus on reporting on local news and contribute to our award-winning journalism.
The role of the general reporter is to report local news content from counties Mayo, Donegal, Leitrim & Roscommon for Independent.ie reporting directly to the editors in the Mediahuis Ireland Regional hub. This role will primarily be a remote working position.
Role Responsibilities (Overview)
• Local interviews and feature-writing to a high standard
• Deliver fast, breaking news from the region
• Write strong SEO headlines
• 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 & Requirements (Minimum Experience & Essential Knowledge)
• Journalism experience is essential
• Full driving licence and access to a car
• Based in the region
• Working experience of local journalism an advantage

Skills and Attributes

Excellent communication skills
Excellent writing and editing abilities
Working knowledge of social and digital media
Can work under pressure in a performance driven environment
Self motivated
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 skills
Demonstrate an appetite to increase market share and support the Independent brand as the leader in news coverage

We anticipate this will be a full time position however we are open to receiving applications from candidates who would like to be considered on a part time basis.