Features WriterAt the Irish Daily Mail we have an exciting opportunity for a talented Features Writer to join our team.Role SummaryReporting to the Features Editor, the Features Writer creates original, insightful, compelling and in-depth news and human interest features for our Irish Daily Mail readers.Key responsibilities include:Identifying and researching potential features content of interest to the newspaper's readers.Generating original features ideas to the weekly features news conferences.Carefully crafting engaging specialist stories on people, events, topics and issues for the newspaper's readers.Producing concise and accurate copy, validated and verified in accordance with the Irish Daily Mail's codes as well as the Press Council of Irelands' Press Code of Practice.Producing features articles in accordance with press house style and to strict deadlines.Building key contacts to maintain a flow of features content.Working on other ad hoc stories as assigned by the editor.Confer with the Features Editor regarding news and story priorities.Seeking out, exploring and investigating stories via your contacts, press conferences and other media.Attending press conferences, asking questions and reporting on same.Other relevant ad hoc tasks and projects.Essential Skills / Experience:Relevant 3rd level qualification or equivalent.3+ years' experience gained in a similar role.Strong written and oral communications skills.Good knowledge of news, politics and current affairs.Creative writer with excellent grammar, attention to detail and accuracy in their work.Good organisational skills and ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines.Ability to grasp complex issues quickly and explain them in simple, concise language.Determination, flexibility, persistence, motivation and integrity.Flexibility regarding working patterns.Job Types: Full-time, PermanentBenefits:Additional leaveBike to work schemeCompany eventsCompany pensionEmployee assistance programSick payWellness programWork from homeWork Location: In person