Digital Journalist - Newstalk

What you'll do

• Write digital news stories for the Newstalk website
• Create interesting, accurate, and compelling articles based on on air content and reporting
• Use embedded videos, social media posts and podcasts to create multimedia articles
• Use photo libraries and basic image editing software to ensure articles have an eye catching visual component
• Compose social media posts that engage audiences and drive traffic to the websites
• Proof read articles written by yourself and others to ensure they are accurate, concise and compelling
• Work in a busy news environment with fast moving stories and an ever changing news agenda
• Chase stories and work with the wider newsroom so stories are robustly covered on air and online

What you'll have

• You are an excellent writer
• You have a nose for a story and can identify the strongest news line
• You are comfortable writing clear, concise news copy to tight deadlines
• You work at a fast pace and can prioritise workload efficiently and organised
• You are imaginative and adept at optimising on air content for the web
• You are a team player
• You are flexible and willing to work shifts on weekdays and weekends
• You have a thorough working knowledge of how the news cycle works
• You are an excellent proof reader
• You have a good working knowledge of WordPress and social media platforms
• Familiarity with Burli and image/video editing software would also be beneficial

Before applying, make sure you tick the following boxes

• A journalistic qualification
• At least one year's experience in a digital news environment
• Knowledge of libel and defamation laws

What You'll Get

Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. Factors taken into account in determining an appropriate scale include the candidate's knowledge, skills, experience and qualifications relevant to the job.

Benefits

• 23 days annual leave (including Good Friday & Christmas Eve for a total of 25 days)
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Contributory pension scheme to support long term financial wellbeing
• Life cover (4 times your salary)
• Paid sick leave - up to 20 days
• Access (free) to Group account with Webdoctor
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Wide range of learning opportunities to support your career development, including access to Bauer Academy and Learning Waves
• Flexible and hybrid working (for relevant roles)
• Group discount on Laya Healthcare
• HSF Healthcare - health cash back plan for day to day medical expenses
• Bike to work scheme and annual tax saver scheme

Closing date for applicants is Wednesday 8th July 2026.

Bauer Media Audio Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, disability, age, gender expression or sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnic or national origin, marital or civil partnership status or culture. Bauer Media Audio Ireland is committed, where possible, to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.

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