Attractive salary package
Based Galway City
There can be no greater test of your newsroom and leadership accomplishments than stepping up to the role of News Editor for the leading regional newspaper in the Country – running not one but two major titles and a flagship website - Connacht Tribune/Galway City Tribune and Galway Live.
It’s the kind of large-scale challenge you can only find at Iconic Media Group. Not only are we Ireland’s biggest local digital and newspaper publisher, with titles and websites reaching over 400,000 readers and a further 5 million unique users, but we’re part of Media Concierge, the independently owned network of 100 digital and print news brands and complementary businesses spanning Ireland and the UK.
So, this opportunity is about setting the editorial vision and leading from the front – but also recruiting, coaching and developing staff to foster a positive, ambitious newsroom culture that will fuel further dynamic success and growth.
Leading, mentoring and supporting highly experienced editorial teams, you’ll develop bold strategies, maintain the highest standards, encourage innovation, manage extensive resources and budgets, and uphold a strong, trusted presence at the heart of the Galway community.
What makes you ready to step up to this challenge? A great track record in the newsroom, including significant experience in a leadership or senior editorial role and an obvious gift for communication, decision-making and organisation. A proven ability to manage both print and digital operations, with a strong grasp of digital publishing tools, SEO, analytics platforms and social media strategy.
And last but very definitely not least, an in-depth knowledge and appreciation of the Galway region, its local government structures and key community concerns, with the potential to thrive in this media environment whilst also shaking up the wider media world.
To apply, please email a cover letter and CV (samples of work welcome).
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Work Location: In person
