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Assistant News Editor

Leinster, Leinster €40000 - €60000 Y Mediahuis IRL

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Job title:
Assistant News Editor

Reporting to
: News Editor

Department:
Editorial

Closing date for applications:
7th October

Role Purpose

The Assistant News Editor will play a pivotal role in managing the daily news cycle across Sunday World and Crime World platforms. This position supports the delivery of high-quality, engaging journalism across digital and print, ensuring editorial excellence, operational efficiency, and audience growth.

Key Responsibilities

  • News Desk Operations:
    Support the News Editor in managing day-to-day editorial output, including story selection, assignment coordination, and deadline management.
  • Content Oversight:
    Edit and review news articles for clarity, accuracy, tone, and legal compliance. Ensure all content meets professional and ethical standards.
  • Digital & Print Integration
    : Work across both platforms, contributing to the transition from Desk to CUE and supporting multi-format publishing workflows .
  • Team Collaboration:
    Liaise with reporters, production journalists, audience editors, and podcast producers to ensure cohesive editorial output.
  • Forward Planning:
    Assist in developing long-term editorial strategies, including premium content planning and signature journalism initiatives.
  • Audience Engagement:
    Collaborate with the Audience Team to optimise story presentation and distribution across social media, newsletters, and homepage features.
  • Editorial Meetings:
    Participate in weekly steerco sessions and content workshops to align editorial priorities with business goals.

Skills & Experience

  • Proven experience in a newsroom or editorial environment, ideally within crime or tabloid journalism.
  • Strong editorial judgement and attention to detail.
  • Excellent writing, editing, and communication skills.
  • Familiarity with digital publishing tools (e.g., Atex, CUE).
  • Ability to work under pressure and manage competing deadlines.
  • Understanding of media law, defamation, and journalistic ethics.
  • Flexible availability, including evenings and weekends as required.

Desirable Attributes

  • Experience in crime reporting or investigative journalism.
  • Knowledge of audience analytics and SEO best practices.
  • Ability to mentor junior reporters and contribute to talent development.
  • Interest in podcasting and multimedia storytelling.
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Assistant News Editor

Leinster, Leinster €40000 - €60000 Y Mediahuis

Posted today

Job Viewed

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Job Description

Job title: Assistant News Editor

Reporting to: News Editor

Department: Editorial

Role Purpose

The Assistant News Editor will play a pivotal role in managing the daily news cycle across Sunday World and Crime World platforms. This position supports the delivery of high-quality, engaging journalism across digital and print, ensuring editorial excellence, operational efficiency, and audience growth.

Key Responsibilities

  • News Desk Operations: Support the News Editor in managing day-to-day editorial output, including story selection, assignment coordination, and deadline management.
  • Content Oversight: Edit and review news articles for clarity, accuracy, tone, and legal compliance. Ensure all content meets professional and ethical standards.
  • Digital & Print Integration: Work across both platforms, contributing to the transition from Desk to CUE and supporting multi-format publishing workflows .
  • Team Collaboration: Liaise with reporters, production journalists, audience editors, and podcast producers to ensure cohesive editorial output.
  • Forward Planning: Assist in developing long-term editorial strategies, including premium content planning and signature journalism initiatives.
  • Audience Engagement: Collaborate with the Audience Team to optimise story presentation and distribution across social media, newsletters, and homepage features.
  • Editorial Meetings: Participate in weekly steerco sessions and content workshops to align editorial priorities with business goals.

Skills & Experience

  • Proven experience in a newsroom or editorial environment, ideally within crime or tabloid journalism.
  • Strong editorial judgement and attention to detail.
  • Excellent writing, editing, and communication skills.
  • Familiarity with digital publishing tools (e.g., Atex, CUE).
  • Ability to work under pressure and manage competing deadlines.
  • Understanding of media law, defamation, and journalistic ethics.
  • Flexible availability, including evenings and weekends as required.

Desirable Attributes

  • Experience in crime reporting or investigative journalism.
  • Knowledge of audience analytics and SEO best practices.
  • Ability to mentor junior reporters and contribute to talent development.
  • Interest in podcasting and multimedia storytelling.
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