Chief reporter- National World (Northern Ireland)

The readership of The News Letter is growing, so we are investing in our excellent team
You will have a passion for varied content, quality journalism and the ability to spot a story
Keen to learn and develop as well as willing to embrace a change as our business develops
A user of social media, you will have a grasp of SEO and of what makes good digital content

Who we are looking for:
Successful candidates will be fascinated by news, current affairs and politics. An interest in business is a plus
Have an understanding of the News Letter brand and its broad editorial outlook
A self starter who is comfortable in a fast-paced environment of changing news
Strong writing skills, so that you can summarise a story that has multiple elements quickly and accurately and in a readable way
Comfortable with shooting video on phone

Skills/experience
A journalist who has experience of working in a newsroom, agency or on a digital platform
A curiosity to establish the best people to talk to, a tenacity in finding them, and an ability to interview them
Previous experience of using a website content management system
Experience in using SEO to promote ideas or content
NCTJ qualification or equivalent experience