If you are a recent graduate or in the early stages of your career and looking for an opportunity to develop a career in journalism, we would like to hear from you. The Irish Times Group has entry-grade journalist opportunities working across digital and print, in our national news publishers The Irish Times and Irish Examiner and our regional titles, The Echo, Western People, Roscommon Herald, The Nationalist and Waterford News and Star. Please note this opportunity is based throughout the country.

The Irish Times Group offers a unique opportunity for those looking to develop a career in journalism, with opportunities in digital publishing, visual media and reporting roles. The successful candidates will gain valuable experience in producing all forms of content for digital and print platforms at an exciting time of change in media publishing. All Graduates will have an individual mentor, to provide guidance, support, and knowledge, drawing from their own experiences and expertise to help the mentee grow personally and professionally. There will also be a number of tailored training opportunities, be it internal or external, relevant to your chosen department.

Candidates will be expected to have copy-editing skills, the ability to write engaging headlines and produce clean accurate copy to deadline. An understanding of media and libel laws and knowledge of SEO and social media are central to these roles. We are seeking applications from those who are committed to meeting the standards of care and accuracy, combined with scrupulous fairness, which are essential hallmarks of journalism across The Irish Times Group. Flexibility, initiative, drive and motivation are key to the success of the graduate opportunity.

The closing date for applications is Friday, 24th May 2024.

If you are interested in any of the above opportunities, please apply through here or scan the below QR code