We're hiring: Want to join our team? Kilkenny People seeking multimedia journalist

We're hiring: Want to join our team? Kilkenny People seeking multimedia journalist

By Sam Matthews

Managing Editor

Published 9th May 2023, 12:59 BST

We're hiring: Want to join our team?

We're hiring: We’ve got an opportunity for a multimedia journalist based in Kilkenny working as part of Iconic Media Group’s Kilkenny People and KilkennyLive.

About the Role

A leading position in the Kilkenny People and Kilkenny Live, this is a reporter's role in one of the top local newsrooms in the country. With a digital first strategy and one of Ireland's leading local newspapers published every week, you would have a keen understanding and knowledge of local government, the district courts and environmental issues.

You must be able to bring news to the local community, and beyond, authoritatively and accurately. A third level qualification in a suitable course is essential.

The preferred candidate should have suitable experience in a similar role, and demonstrate a strong work ethic, understanding the need for flexibility. The drive to break the news, and to be first with the story, would make this a compelling role.

About you

We are looking for a self-starter who can:

• Demonstrate excellent reporting skills and deliver fresh and engaging content;

• Engage our fast-growing online audience through the use of video and audio;

• Use Social Media in a dynamic way to distribute and source news, helping to grow our online community.

The closing date for applications is Friday, May 26, 2023. To apply, please email [email protected] including a covering letter, CV and samples of your work.

About Us

Established in 1892, the Kilkenny People is one of over 25 news centres across the country, all part of the Iconic Media Group. Iconic Media Group is the largest regional news publisher in the country with over 100 journalists throughout the island covering their communities. The group is proud to be at the forefront of new technology and media strategy.

Our local news sites have grown spectacularly, accounting for more local content than any other media group. We are continuing to grow, driving forward on our digital success and creating new positions throughout our group.

Iconic Media Group also publishes irelandlive.ie and eirebheo.ie, two national websites. This continued development and expansion makes working for Iconic Media Group a very progressive career move. Attractive salary and industry leading holiday entitlements.

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