We're supporting a well-known Irish digital news publisher as they look to hire an experienced Content Editor
.
This suits someone with strong newsroom experience, sharp editorial instincts, and the ability to produce clean, engaging content at pace.
The Role
You'll be producing and editing high-quality digital content, shaping headlines, assigning stories, and ensuring everything meets editorial standards. You'll work closely with the Group Digital Editor and play a key role across news, sport, entertainment, and business.
What You'll Be Doing
* Producing original and engaging digital content for a wide Irish audience
* Editing copy, assigning stories, and maintaining style and quality standards
* Writing strong SEO-led headlines and sub-editing fast, clean, accurate copy
* Handling breaking news as comfortably as entertainment or business stories
* Developing layout ideas blending copy, imagery, graphics, and video
* Working to tight deadlines and delivering consistent editorial output
* Using data to guide homepage decisions and improve user engagement
* Creating compelling social posts that drive users to the site
* Using tools such as Photoshop, WordPress, and social platforms daily
What You'll Need
* 2+ years' experience in a newsroom or similar digital editorial setting
* A relevant third-level qualification
* Proven experience writing eye-catching, audience-focused headlines
* Solid grasp of SEO, social media, and digital publishing best practice
* Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
* Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach
Working Model
Hybrid, with
3+ days per week in the Dublin office
, plus some evening and weekend shifts as part of the rota.