Job Description

We’re supporting a well-known Irish digital news publisher as they look to hire an experienced Content Editor. This suits someone with strong newsroom experience, sharp editorial instincts, and the ability to produce clean, engaging content at pace.The RoleYou’ll be producing and editing high-quality digital content, shaping headlines, assigning stories, and ensuring everything meets editorial standards. You’ll work closely with the Group Digital Editor and play a key role across news, sport, entertainment, and business.What You’ll Be DoingProducing original and engaging digital content for a wide Irish audienceEditing copy, assigning stories, and maintaining style and quality standardsWriting strong SEO-led headlines and sub-editing fast, clean, accurate copyHandling breaking news as comfortably as entertainment or business storiesDeveloping layout ideas blending copy, imagery, graphics, and videoWorking to tight deadlines and delivering consistent editorial outputUsing data to guide homepage decisions and improve user engagementCreating compelling social posts that drive users to the siteUsing tools such as Photoshop, WordPress, and social platforms dailyWhat You’ll Need2+ years’ experience in a newsroom or similar digital editorial settingA relevant third-level qualificationProven experience writing eye-catching, audience-focused headlinesSolid grasp of SEO, social media, and digital publishing best practiceAbility to work under pressure and meet tight deadlinesStrong communication skills and a collaborative approachWorking ModelHybrid, with 3+ days per week in the Dublin office, plus some evening and weekend shifts as part of the rota.

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