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Deputy Editor

An exciting opportunity has arisen at The Southern Star, one of Ireland’s leading local media businesses and West Cork’s favourite newspaper.

Candidates must have experience of editing at a local or national level with a background in reporting and have a good knowledge of the West Cork area.

Ideally, the candidate will have a journalism qualification and layout experience.

Key responsibilities

• News & feature editing & writing, and handling court reports
• Deputising for editor in their absence
• Managing reporting staff and commissioning staff and freelance copy and photography

Key skills and experience required

• Excellent written communication skills
• 3+ years of editing experience
• Digital publishing experience

• A passion for local news and publishing
• Preferable – some experience of page layout (e.g. InDesign)

We publish from our Skibbereen head office with hybrid/remote working possible for the right candidate.

Email your CV and covering letter to [email protected] with the subject line 'Deputy Editor'.

Closing date for applications: Friday, January 24th