Reporter - Dublinlive (Maternity Cover) - County, United Kingdom - Reach

Reach

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County, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

County Dublin

£Competitive + excellent company benefits

Full-time

Closing date: 08/02/2023

Job Introduction

Do you want to work for the most exciting media company in the business, covering Ireland's biggest city?
DublinLive is the most popular news site dedicated to the city and we are looking for a
Reporter to join the team.

We want someone who is passionate about Dublin and is hungry to find and report on the issues which matter most to our readers.

As well as covering breaking news and what's on, you will deliver exclusive off-diary stories written in a way that ensures as many people as possible see and respond to our work, helping us to have a positive impact on the communities we serve.

We're looking for fresh ideas and new perspectives from people from a wide range of backgrounds, and we want you to tell us the stories you believe are important from our many communities so we can continue to diversify our content.

So, who are we?

We are Reach plc, you might not have heard of us but we have probably met without you even realising it.

We are home to the UK and Ireland's most iconic digital platforms, magazines and newspapers. From the Irish Mirror, Irish Daily Star, DublinLive, BelfastLive, RSVP and Cork Beo.

We help all kinds of people share experiences through our stories because we believe this is what makes us human.

At Reach, not only will you feel better understood, you will also feel you understand other people better too.

This role is for a maternity cover and will be initially on a 12 month fixed term contract.

Key Responsibilities

What will the role involve?

Find and tell stories about communities that engages as many readers as possible, and stories that will be of interest to a local audience and be skilled in breaking news scenarios
Build communities online and in real life to share stories with once published, and engaged with readers about those stories
Tell stories in many different ways, including (but not limited to) realtime live blogs, article format, video, audio and pictures
Ensure every piece of content is thoroughly researched and balanced prior to publication, in accordance with the Editor's Code of practice

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This role includes weekend working, this will typically involve 1 weekend in every 4

Who are we looking for?

Digital publishing skills working a CMS, shooting video, taking pictures
Accomplished live blogger would be an advantage
Social media skills following on social media, track record of building communities on social media
Passion for digital storytelling

Package Description

What can we offer you?
We are offering a competitive salary and benefits including;
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Help saving for your retirement - join our pension scheme and we'll match contributions up to 6%
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25 days' holiday per year when you join. After three, five and ten years' service with Reach, you'll accrue one additional day of annual leave.

We also have a
Holiday Purchase Scheme:
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Giving back day - an additional day's leave each year to support a cause close to your heart
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Enhanced family leave - including maternity, paternity and adoption - and you'll be eligible after just six months' employment
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As one of the UK's top 50 Inclusive Employers everyone's invited to join our events, programmes and networks to celebrate diversity and build an environment where all our people can thrive
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Wellbeing support - including a 24/7 employee assistance programme (EAP) for you and your nearest and dearest
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Awesome career opportunities - you'll have support from your line manager and a range of learning & development programmes