Digital News Journalist

About Bauer Media Audio IrelandBauer Media Audio Ireland is the country’s largest commercial radio group with eight radio stations including the national stations Today FM and Newstalk, two SPIN youth stations in Dublin and the Southwest of Ireland, iRadio across the Northeast and Northwest, 98FM in Dublin, Beat in the Southeast and Red FM in Cork.We also operate Ireland’s leading digital sports brand Off the Ball, the aggregated listening platform GoLoud for radio, podcasts and music, audioXi, Ireland’s largest digital audio advertising exchange and Media Central, the leading media sales house in Ireland.What you will do:Write digital news stories for the Newstalk websiteCreate interesting, accurate, and compelling articles based on on-air content and reportingUse embedded videos, social media posts, and podcasts to create multimedia articlesUse photo libraries and basic image editing software to ensure articles have an eyecatching visual componentCompose social media posts that engage audiences and drive traffic to the websitesProof-read articles written by yourself and others to ensure they are accurate, concise,and compellingWork in a busy news environment, with fast-moving stories and an ever-changing newsagendaChase stories and work with the wider newsroom so stories are robustly covered on-airand onlineIf the following traits sound like you, you might be the right person to join our team.You are an excellent writerYou have a nose for a story with the ability to identify the strongest news lineYou are comfortable writing clear, concise news copy to tight deadlineYou work at a fast pace and are comfortable prioritising workload in an efficient,organised mannerYou are imaginative and adept at optimising on-air content for the webYou are a team playerYou are flexible and willing to work shifts on weekdays and weekends.You have a thorough working knowledge of how the news cycle worksYou are an excellent proof-readerYou have a good working knowledge of WordPress and social media platforms.Familiarity with Burli and image/video editing software would also be beneficialBefore applying, make sure you tick the following boxes:A journalistic qualificationAt least one year's experience in a digital news environmentKnowledge of libel and defamation lawsWhat you will get:23 days annual leave including Good Friday & Christmas Eve (25 in total)Enhanced Maternity and Paternity payLife cover (4 times your salary)Paid sick leave - up to 20 daysAccess (free) to Group account with Webdoctor www.webdoctor.ieEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Wide range of learning opportunities to support with your Career Development with access to Learning and Development with Bauer Academy and Learning Waves www.learningwaves.ieFlexible and Hybrid Working (for relevant roles)Group Discount on Laya HealthcareHSF Healthcare – we fund a health cash back plan for your day-to-day medical expenses.Bike to Work Scheme and Annual Tax Saver SchemePart of the fun of working in Bauer Media are the regular opportunities to score free tickets!