The Journal continues to grow as one of the most used and trusted sources of news in Ireland and is now looking to hire an experienced news journalist who has a track record of breaking stories and providing in-depth coverage of important news events.
The role will entail
- Producing exclusive and original news stories
- Reporting on the day’s most important news, focusing on fresh angles and followups
- Responding to major breaking events
- Working closely with newsdesk editors to provide sharp and insightful coverage and analysis of the day’s biggest stories
- Identifying and delivering must-read content which deepens a general audience’s knowledge of what’s happening in the news
The successful candidate will
- Have the ability to increase The Journal’s output of exclusive stories
- Identify key stories and angles to interest The Journal’s audience
- Be passionate about news-gathering and telling audiences the must-know stories of the day
- Have a network of contacts and sources across a range of areas of Irish life
- Have excellent writing and storytelling skills
- Have a proven record of breaking major stories that help set the Irish news agenda across a range of topics
- Be an excellent general news reporter
- Be a self-starter who can work well with editorial desk
- Liaise with other reporters on stories, bringing their expertise to elevate the whole team’s output
Application
Please apply by email with a cover letter and up-to-date CV to jobs@thejournal.ie with Application: News Correspondent in the subject line.
Closing date for applications is midnight on 25 February 2025.
Skills required
- At least three years’ experience in a news journalism role
- Excellent contacts across various sectors
- Excellent news judgement
- Proven ability to self-start and deliver on original stories
- Comfort with and expertise in the production of online content
- Knowledge and experience of Ireland’s legal framework around defamation, publishing and copyright