Ireland Job Openings

Mediahuis

Business Journalist

Dublin

FULL TIME

September 19, 2024

Job Title:

Business Journalist

Function:

Editorial

Department:

Business, Irish Independent

Reporting to:

Business Editor

Role Purpose

We are looking for a journalist to join the Irish Independent Business team. This is an exceptional opportunity to work with our multi-award winning team across the Irish Independent and independent.ie.

The successful candidate will be able to write in clear and concise English, capable of working well under pressure and comfortable working across digital, print, podcast and video.

You will be an enthusiastic, hard-working and fast-learning journalist who can thrive on a busy news beat.

You will have an unrivalled opportunity to write high-quality unique stories on business and economic issues and to work with a highly experienced team of agenda setting journalists in an environment that values professional development, enthusiasm and energy.

Role Responsibilities (Overview)

Report on Irish business and economics stories accurately, quickly, fairly and clearly
Develop contacts at the highest levels of business and government
Help develop our digital business offering across all platforms and story types
Represent the organisation externally
Work collaboratively with the Business Editor and wider editorial teams
Deliver high quality journalism to tight deadlines
Some international travel
Work early mornings, evening and weekends as required.
Carry out your duties at all times in accordance with the Mediahuis Editorial Code of Practice and relevant professional and legal codes.

Experience & Qualifications (Minimum Experience & Essential Knowledge)

Experience as a journalist including working in national media, trade publications or regional media.
Good knowledge of Irish, European and world business issues. Excellent written English.

Skills

Behavioural

A passion for business news and a commitment to journalistic integrity.
Excellent communication and networking skills to build contacts and sources.
Ability to work under tight deadlines and adapt to changing news cycles.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Technical

Excellent news judgment coupled with the ability to write engaging copy and to develop in-depth analysis.
Excellent writing and editing skills, with the ability to convey complex information in an accessible manner.
Ability to represent the Irish Independent in a positive manner on broadcast media and at external events as necessary
Strong research and analytical skills.
Excellent knowledge of libel law

What We Offer

At Mediahuis we are proud of our incredibly talented, smart, curious and uniquely creative people, and want to make your journey with us as rewarding as possible. Mediahuis offers exciting career opportunities and a range of benefits to support you professionally and personally. Some of these benefits are captured under Huis Harmony, our framework of physical, emotional, social, financial and intellectual wellbeing supports, and include:

An attractive remuneration package

Pension

Tax Saver Benefits

Educational supports

An actively managed career development plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Family and family leave supports

Digital gym classes

Numerous staff discounts

Social events

Equal Opportunity Employer

Mediahuis Ireland is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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