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