WE'RE HIRING: Dundalk Democrat/Louth Live seeking a Sports Multimedia Journalist

Are you a mad sports fan? Passionate about the Wee County? Love your club, and a keen follower of all sports?

Have you a unique insight into sport, an opinion on team performance, something to say on the many local sports successes in Dundalk and Louth?

Here at Iconic Media Group – Ireland’s biggest local digital and newspaper publisher – we’re investing in our continuing growth and looking for an ambitious Sports Journalist to really get results.

You’ll be building up your skills and making a name for yourself in the award-winning newsroom of one of our top regional news franchises – Dundalk Democrat / LouthLive.ie.

It’s a great opportunity to learn the ropes, hone your skills and spark off a rewarding career in journalism.

So, what do you need to get started? The writing and storytelling skills to produce a range of content, pre-match interviews, match reports and commentary with analysis after the big games. The confidence to build contacts and interview everyone from sports stars to members of the public – both in print and online.

You'll need a passion that matches ours – to inform, inspire and promote your community.

You should have an understanding of digital, video and print content, ideally with experience and proficiency with content management and publishing systems.

However, if you can bring a strong work ethic, enthusiasm, a can-do attitude and a commitment to develop your skillset, full familiarisation and training will be provided.

Come and join this expanding media team at an exciting time for the entire publishing industry.

An attractive salary and industry-leading holiday entitlements are available for the right candidate.

To apply, please email brian.keyes@iconicnews.ie including a covering letter and CV (samples of your work are also welcome). Closing date for applications is February 2, 2024.