The Irish Examiner & The Echo
NEWS REPORTER
Location
Co. Cork
At the office
About Us: The Irish Examiner and The Echo are part of The Irish Times Group, a leading media organisation in Ireland with a proud tradition of delivering trusted, high-quality journalism. With a strong national and regional presence and a growing digital footprint, we are committed to editorial excellence, innovation and serving the evolving needs of our readers and communities.
Position Overview: To provide general news reporting, from our Cork newsroom and elsewhere in Ireland as assigned by the News Editor.
Key Responsibilities:
- Functioning as a key member of the Newsroom reporting team, both in the newsroom and out on assignment.
- Carrying out a broad range of reporting tasks in the Cork newsroom.
- Pitching story ideas on a regular basis to the News Editor and following through and delivering these stories under the direction of the News Editor.
- Working in an accurate, fast and efficient manner to tight deadlines dictated by digital publishing demands.
- Filing stories to the content management system via agreed processes and ensuring stories fulfil the digital/mobile-first strategy.
- Providing in-depth analysis of news events and current affairs.
- Producing ideas and suggestions for stories to be pursued by yourself or others, individually or as part of a reporting team.
- Working in collaboration with the Visual Media and Audio departments and other departments as required.
- Using social media to promote and develop stories while adhering to the company’s social media policy.
The ideal candidate will possess the following:
- A degree in journalism, communications, or a related field is desirable, but not mandatory.
- Demonstrable experience in news reporting, with a strong track record of delivering accurate and engaging content under tight deadlines.
- Familiarity with multimedia storytelling, including collaboration with visual and audio media teams, and the ability to adapt content for digital platforms.
- Proficiency in digital publishing tools and content management systems, with a clear understanding of digital and mobile first strategies.
- Experience using social media platforms to source, develop, and promote stories while maintaining professional standards and adherence to organisational policies.
- Strong ability to analyse and contextualise current affairs, providing in-depth and insightful reporting.
- Proven ability to work as part of a team, contributing ideas and supporting colleagues to achieve shared goals.
- A well-maintained contacts book and the ability to cultivate and sustain relationships with sources across a range of sectors.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to represent the Irish Examiner/The Echo in public and broadcast settings if required.
- A flexible approach to work, including the ability to adapt to new technologies, changing newsroom priorities, and dynamic reporting demands.
Benefits:
- Company Pension Contribution
- Income Continuance Cover
- Hybrid Working
- Sick Leave Pay
- Digital Subscriptions to Group Publications
- Bike to Work Scheme
