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IFTN JOB / CLASSIFIEDS LISTING | UTV Ireland
Company:
UTV Ireland
Position:
Online Journalist
Location:
Dublin
Contact:
Address:
Phone:
Date Posted:
Email:
recruit @ utvireland.ie

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JOB DESCRIPTION

REPORTING TO:

The Executive Producer, Online Channels at UTV Ireland.

PURPOSE OF JOB:

The creation of up-to-date, accurate and engaging multimedia content for UTV Ireland’s website and mobile platforms, covering news, current affairs, sport and entertainment.

MAIN DUTIES:

  • Create unique content, including articles, short-form videos, pictures, user generated material and other form of online content, that engages users across digital platforms in the Republic of Ireland and beyond
  • Ensure content adheres to high standards of digital journalism, including spelling and grammar, and is up-to-date
  • Identify opportunities to develop content from the existing television news output and outside of the existing output, including social media, exercising sound editorial judgement
  • Liaise with other staff/departments to ensure the efficient use of broadcast resources.
  • Edit and upload video content, in accordance with guidelines.
  • Source powerful and relevant images to illustrate stories, maintaining and updating the site’s picture library
  • Liaise with UTV colleagues who are based in Belfast to ensure the best content is sourced and shared between utv.ie and u.tv on a daily basis
  • Cover events for the website when required
  • Ensure user comments are moderated regularly – in line with industry practices and do not cause harm or offence, also identifying other opportunities for user engagement
  • Keep up-to-date with developments in digital and social media trends and technologies, also supporting innovative forms of journalism and new thinking
  • Ensure digital content meets legal and compliance requirements at all times
  • Represent the Company at appropriate meetings as required
  • Ensure health and safety standards are adhered to
  • Any other reasonable duties as required

PERSONNEL SPECAIFICATION

EDUCATION:

Third level qualification and recognised journalism qualification essential

 

EXPERIENCE:

Recent experience working for a media website essential, including demonstrable experience of online content management, Photoshop and video editing software, e.g. Avid Newscutter, and social media

Minimum of one year recent experience as a journalist essential

KNOWLEDGE:

  • Strong knowledge of Republic of Ireland news, politics, current affairs, sport, social issues and popular culture essential
  • Strong knowledge of the processes and principles of online production, including mobile, essential
  • In-depth knowledge and understanding of legal and compliance matters relating to digital journalism, essential
  • Awareness of television production and workflows desirable

ESSENTIAL SKILLS:

  • Sound editorial judgement, accuracy and meticulous attention to detail
  • Ability to write quickly, clearly and engagingly under pressure and ability to create short and long form copy with ease
  • Ability to create web content, including writing attention grabbing headlines and producing multimedia/interactive and other form of online content, including videos
  • Ability to source, edit and manipulate powerful images for the web
  • Ability to adapt quickly to new technologies

TOOLS:

  • Experience with a large-scale CMS
  • Knowledge of Photoshop and Avid Newscutter
  • Experience of using tools to develop and manage social media content

ATTRIBUTES:

  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Accurate and detail conscious
  • Able to take the initiative and work independently
  • Ability to prioritise, handle pressure and deliver to tight deadlines
  • Able to multitask
  • Self-starter, flexible and resourceful
  • Innovative and creative
  • Practical problem solver
  • Team player
  • Web savvy

Others:

  • Flexibility regarding working hours, including nights and weekends.

DISCLAIMER

The job description sets out the main duties and responsibilities of the role, it acts only a summary of the typical functions of the job. It is not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, and duties. The responsibilities, tasks, and duties of the role might differ from those outlined in the job description and that other duties, as assigned, might be part of the job.


Apply Now / Email: recruit @ utvireland.ie

Deadline: 12th October





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