About Us
The Nationalist group of newspapers (Carlow Nationalist, Kildare Nationalist, and Laois Nationalist) are part of the Irish Times Group and have served their readers since 1883.
Print editions are published each Tuesday providing a full range of news including courts, councils, and community, and the Nationalist group's websites are updated throughout the day.
Job Description
Applications are open for a Digital Sports Assistant Editor to work across the Nationalist titles.
The role involves working as part of the sports team, receiving sports stories and images, reviewing them, and preparing them initially for digital use (website and social media), following up with digital postings/social media, and preparing them for the print production system.
The work involves meeting deadlines across different platforms (digital and print) while maintaining the brand's style and values. The ideal candidate must have excellent knowledge of sport and preferably experience in Content Management Systems (digital and print) as well as experience in digital media and social media.
Due to the timing of many sports events, weekend work is an essential part of the role.
Desired Skills And Experience
1. Excellent knowledge of sport
2. Experience with Content Management Systems
3. Ability to meet digital and print deadlines while maintaining brand styles
4. Excellent Communication and Interpersonal Skills
5. Weekend availability
Benefits
1. Company Pension Contribution
2. Income Continuance Cover
3. Hybrid Working
4. Sick Leave Pay
5. Digital Subscriptions to Group Publications
6. Bike to Work Scheme
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