Job title: Digital Production Journalist - Subeditor
Job purpose: Editing, enhancing and publishing Irish Times content.
Location: The Irish Times HQ, Tara Street (Hybrid Working)
Contract: 2 Year, Fixed Term, Possibility of Extension
Responsibilities and requirements
* Edit and update stories to a high standard.
* Excellent writing skills and high levels of proofreading and editing.
* Accurate spelling, grammar and punctuation and strong attention to detail.
* A proven track record in editing.
* Write strong, engaging headlines, in line with best SEO practices.
* Combine editing accuracy with speed and efficiency.
* Ensure content is legally sound.
* Write online stories when required.
* Re-write stories based on direction from commissioning desks when necessary.
* Enhance digital content with links, images, tags and embeds, and other multimedia, such as picture galleries and audio/video.
* Demonstrate good communication skills, flexibility, and an ability to work with the latest technologies as part of a multi-skilled team.
* Stay up to date with current digital trends and innovations to continuously improve our digital content and strategies.
* Perform other relevant digital production work as required by the Managing Editor - Production.
* Cover for absent colleagues as needed.
Desirable skills/qualifications:
* Strong editorial judgment and understanding of media law.
* Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
* Strong knowledge and experience in SEO.
* Proficiency in using content management systems (CMS) and digital production tools.
* Familiarity with multimedia content creation and editing (images, video, audio).
* Experience with social media platforms.
* Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
* Proficiency in Irish a useful but not essential skill