About us.
PA Media is the UK and Ireland's trusted national news agency, delivering 24/7 multimedia journalism and content to newsrooms, publishers and platforms around the world.
Our journalists are at the heart of that mission, delivering fast, fair and authoritative reporting on the stories that matter most. We cover everything from politics and business to crime, courts, sport and major breaking news, providing trusted content to customers across the UK, Ireland and beyond.
About the role.
We're looking for an experienced News Reporter to join our Dublin-based news team covering the island of Ireland.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious journalist who thrives on breaking news, enjoys finding exclusive stories and can deliver fast, accurate and engaging copy under pressure. You'll cover a wide range of stories across the Republic of Ireland and, when required, Northern Ireland, working closely with colleagues across news, pictures and video to deliver the highest quality journalism.
Although this is a remote role, you'll need to be based in or within easy travelling distance of Dublin to respond quickly to breaking news and attend assignments across the island of Ireland. Regular travel throughout the island of Ireland will be required.
What you'll be trusted with
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Breaking and developing news stories from across the island of Ireland
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Producing fast, fair and accurate copy for PA's wire and digital services
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Generating original stories and agenda-setting exclusives
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Covering major news events, including courts, politics and breaking news
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Supplementing stories with quality video and picture content where appropriate
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Monitoring social media and other sources to identify and verify emerging stories
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Working closely with editorial colleagues in Dublin, Belfast, London and across the wider PA editorial division
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Building and maintaining strong relationships with contacts to develop exclusive content
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Engaging with customers and representing PA on broadcast media when required
What you'll need to be considered
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A recognised journalism qualification
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Strong reporting experience with a news agency, national or regional newspaper, or broadcast news organisation
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Excellent news judgement and the ability to recognise and develop stories quickly
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A proven ability to produce accurate, engaging copy under tight deadlines
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Experience covering breaking news and court reporting
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A sound understanding of media law
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Fast and accurate shorthand
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A full, clean driving licence and access to a vehicle
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Flexibility to travel across the island of Ireland and work evenings and weekends when required
It would also be beneficial if you have
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Experience shooting and editing video
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Experience working across multimedia news platforms
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An established network of contacts across the island of Ireland
What we offer
This role will put you at the heart of journalism on the island of Ireland, where no two days are the same. You'll have the opportunity to cover the stories shaping the news agenda while working alongside some of the industry's most experienced journalists.
You can also expect:
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Competitive salary and benefits that recognise your contribution
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A permanent, remote role with the flexibility to work from home while remaining close to Dublin for news coverage
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25 days holiday plus holiday purchase scheme
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Annual wellbeing day
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Annual volunteering day
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Eye care vouchers
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BUPA health cash plan
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Life assurance (4x salary)
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Employee Assistance Programme
