Digital Production / Audience Editor

Job Title:  Digital Production / Audience Editor  - The Irish Times Reports to:  Managing Editor - Production / Head of Audience Location:  The Irish Times HQ, Tara Street (Hybrid Working) Contract:  2 Year Fixed Term Contract About us: The Irish Times has delivered top quality news, opinion and analysis since it was first published in 1859. As media technologies evolve, so do our methods of storytelling and delivery.  The Irish Times continues the transition from print to multi-platform publication, while upholding the journalistic principles that earned it the reputation as Ireland's paper of reference. Job Purpose: To oversee and enhance the digital presentation of The Irish Times' content across platforms, combining high-level editing, multimedia integration, and strategic audience engagement to maximise reach and subscriber growth. Key Responsibilities: Content Management and Editing:

• Edit, proofread, and publish stories to a high standard, ensuring accuracy in spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
• Enhance digital content with links, images, tags, embeds, and multimedia elements, including picture galleries, audio, and video.
• Re-write and update stories based on input from commissioning desks, adhering to legal standards and editorial judgment.

• Manage content flow on digital platforms, including headline testing and social media promotion, with the goal of growing the subscriber base.
• Implement and develop social media strategies, including creating video content for platforms like TikTok.
• Assist with distributing reader products, such as email newsletters, digests, and push notifications.

• Write engaging, SEO-friendly headlines.
• Stay informed of current digital trends to enhance content strategy.
• Leverage multimedia tools to produce visually and audibly engaging content.

• Coordinate with editorial and technical teams to maintain high standards across digital platforms.
• Assist in the development and management of digital products, ensuring effective collaboration with internal departments.

• Use content management systems (CMS) and digital production tools effectively.
• Ensure familiarity with the latest technologies to support content delivery.
• Work independently or within a team to meet deadlines and respond to dynamic newsroom needs.

• Provide cover for colleagues when necessary.
• Perform other relevant tasks as directed by the Managing Editor - Production or Head of Audience.