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Job Title: Sub-editor (12 month Fixed term contract)
Function: Editorial
Department: Production
Reporting to: Chief Sub-Editor Role
Role Purpose
The Sub-Editor is responsible for curating, editing and enhancing content for publication across our digital and print channels. The role holder works in collaboration with the Section Editors to oversee the editing of content for titles such as the Irish Independent website and its associated print titles, as well as the Sunday World website and print title. This production function covers a seven-day operation in our integrated newsroom on a rostered basis.
Role Responsibilities (Overview)
* Writing compelling headlines that meet both SEO and UX demands
* Editing articles for grammar, punctuation, clarity and accuracy, and enhancing content for digital publication as required, at all times upholding the style, standards and ethics of Mediahuis Ireland
* Fact checking, ensuring content is free from legal issues, and liaising with the writer where appropriate
* Editing photos: pulling photos from image management applications, cropping photos for publication, verifying images
* Working to exacting deadlines
* Giving a final review to content under direction
* Working to meet specific individual goals as assigned
* Carrying out duties at all times in accordance with the Mediahuis Editorial Code of Practice and relevant professional and legal codes
Experience & Qualifications (Minimum Experience & Essential Knowledge)
* At least 2 years of professional journalism experience as an editor or sub-editor with digital experience
* Experience of a newsroom environment
* Familiarity with Desk, P-Series, InDesign, InCopy and digital CMS platforms is desirable
* Comprehensive knowledge of house style
* A good knowledge of media law, especially defamation, privacy, copyright and data protection
Skills
Behavioural -
* Working in a collaborative and multidisciplinary way
* Ability to work under exacting deadlines with speed and excellent attention to detail
* Demonstrably strong communication skills
* Decisiveness - making good decisions and taking accountability
* Enthusiasm, adaptability and a high degree of integrity and personal responsibility
Technical -
* Expert news judgment
* Copy-editing and digital and print production skills, demonstrating consistency at putting together coherent and cohesive headlines, sub-heads, standfirsts, and captions
* Ability to use online tools
* Comprehensive knowledge of house style
* Good knowledge of libel law and relevant legislation, including contempt, privacy, copyright etc.
* Familiarity with the Press Council of Ireland’s Code of Practice
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
* Employment type
Temporary
Job function
* Job function
Writing/Editing
* Industries
Technology, Information and Media
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