Reporter – GalwayBeo (Remote)

We are looking for a Reporter to join our award winning team at Galway Beo.  Galway Beo is the most popular news site dedicated to the area and we are looking for a Reporter to join the team.

This role exists to find and report on the stories and issues which matter to our readers in Galway in a way which ensures as many people as possible discover, engage with and respond to our work, helping us to have a positive impact on the local communities we serve.

We’re looking for fresh ideas and new perspectives from people from a wide range of backgrounds, and we want you to tell us the stories you believe are important from our many communities so we can continue to diversify our content.

So, who are we?

We are Reach plc, you might not have heard of us but we have probably met without you even realising it. We are home to the UK and Ireland’s most iconic digital platforms, magazines and newspapers. From the Irish Mirror, Irish Daily Star, DublinLive, BelfastLive, RSVP and Cork Beo. We help all kinds of people share experiences through our stories because we believe this is what makes us human. At Reach, not only will you feel better understood, you will also feel you understand other people better too.

We’re looking for fresh ideas and new perspectives from people from a wide range of backgrounds, and we want you to tell us the stories you believe are important from our many communities so we can continue to diversify our content.

We are happy to consider applications on a flexible working basis, and will always aim to accommodate requests where possible.

This role is home based however due to the nature of the role, you will ideally be based in the Galway area.

What will the role involve?

You will write and develop stories, with great pictures and engaging video. You will find and tell stories about local communities in Galway which engage as many readers as possible, or stories that will be of interest to the local communities. All while ensuring that every piece of content is researched and published in accordance with the Editor’s Code of practice. You will be confident using a range of digital formats and quickly identify breaking news by utilising social media.

Who are we looking for?

An experienced journalist with your relevant journalism degree and media law knowledge (we will consider candidates with relevant time served), you have a strong track record of delivering a wide range of engaging human interest and ideally an accomplished live blogger while understanding what works for a digital audience.

You have first rate editing, writing and subbing skills, relish the test of working under pressure and to tight deadlines. You’re social media savvy with current SEO knowledge and ideally you’re familiar with newsroom analytics and content management systems. You’re flexible, inquisitive and are on the pulse of what makes a great story!