Job title: Multi-Media ReporterFunction: EditorialDepartment: NewsReporting to: News EditorRole PurposeThe Fast Newsdesk is responsible for driving the Irish Independent's coverage of breaking news in a timely, accurate and engaging fashion. It consists of a team of multi-media reporters who work with the News Editor under the overall direction of the Group Head of News. Working to a seven-day roster, the role holder is responsible for identifying, writing and enhancing breaking news in a fast-paced environment. The multi-media reporter must have a strong news sense and be capable of working independently while taking care to ensure stories are verified, legally sound and fit for publication on Mediahuis' digital platforms. The successful candidate will work closely with the news editors to ensure the Irish Independent has a competitive edge and to increase audience engagement. The successful candidate will also conduct research work for the Irish Independent's award-winning podcast The Indo Daily and as well as contributing to our video output.Closing date for applications will be Thursday, 2nd October.Role Responsibilities (Overview)Work to ensure all major news is broken on Mediahuis' digital platformsWrite, edit and digitally enhance breaking news in a fast-paced environmentCalmly handle live, breaking news situations and manage blogs when requestedReport accurately on events and in a timely fashionMonitor several news platforms and social media simultaneouslyWrite SEO-friendly headlines where necessaryCopy editingDevelop story ideas and work closely with the NewsdeskWork collaboratively with News Editors and with other senior members of the newsroomEngage with the Audience Desk to help the Irish Independent project our news coverage in the best fashion possible.Work with the Audio department on podcasts such as The Indo Daily.Record and edit video as necessary.Carry out your duties at all times in accordance with Mediahuis' Editorial Code of Practice and relevant professional and legal codesExperience & Qualifications (Minimum Experience & Essential Knowledge)At least 2 years' journalistic experienceNews reporting experience is essentialExperience working in an online environmentA demonstrated ability to cover breaking newsExperience in audio/video is an advantage but not essentialSkills (technical & non-technical)Written / Digital journalismCopy editingBroad general knowledge and understanding of the news agenda across news, politics business, entertainment and sportNews judgementManaging a wide and varied mix of storiesUse social media and other digital tools to source news information and to promote our journalismTeam player - working with other journalists and editors to get the best storiesMeet rolling deadlinesOrganisation – ability to plan towards deadlinesExcellent knowledge of libel law * Understanding of audio/podcast environment.Ability to shoot/edit video footage using a mobile phone.OtherPassion for journalismCreative FlairAbility to work at speed and under pressureAbility to conceptualiseSelf-starting and shows initiativeAccuracy, fairness, balance, commitment to ethicsFlexibility / willingness to adaptDetail OrientedEffective CollaborationLearning Agility