Business & News Journalist - Belfast, United Kingdom - Mediahuis

Mediahuis

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Belfast, United Kingdom

4 weeks ago

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Description

Job Title:
Business & News Journalist

Location:
Belfast

Duration: 12 month contract

Role Purpose

As a Business and News Journalist for the Belfast Telegraph and you will source and break exclusive stories and in-depth analysis in print and online.

The role holder will write high-quality unique stories, especially on business, personal finance and economic issues, and be able to provide in-depth analysis and innovative online content within the multi-media newsroom.

They will have a wide network of contacts that they will continue to develop.

Role Responsibilities (Overview)

Consistently break business and news stories and write informative analysis
Create and write uptodate, accurate, balanced and engaging multimedia business content
Develop the digital business offering across all platforms and story types
Deputise for the business editor as required
Represent the organisation externally
Work collaboratively with the Business Editor, News Editor and wider editorial teams
Ensure a high level of fast, accurate, fair and engaging journalism
Ensure that our output reflects the audiences that we serve and helps to grow subscriptions online and support print circulation
Planning and advising business and news desks of relevant upcoming events and potential angles on stories
Delivering content to tight deadlines
Carry out your duties at all times in accordance with the Mediahuis Editorial Code of Practice and relevant professional and legal codes.

Experience & Qualifications (Minimum Experience & Essential Knowledge)

At least two years' experience as a reporter preferably with experience of breaking business stories.
Good knowledge of UK, Irish, European and world business issues.
Excellent news judgment coupled with the ability to write engaging content and develop indepth analysis
Ability to maximise social media and other digital tools to source news information and promote journalism
Ability to explain complex issues in an accessible manner
The flexibility and adaptability to sustain performance, particularly under pressure to meet deadlines and changing priorities and circumstances.
Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop preferred
Comfortable with social media
Good knowledge of rights and licensing issues
Demonstrating consistency when putting together coherent and cohesive headlines, subheads, standfirsts, and captions
Working in a collaborative and multidisciplinary way under exacting deadlines

We offer a range of competitive benefits including: