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We are looking for a Production Editor to join us at the Irish Daily Star.

This is a fantastic opportunity to play a vital role in our newsroom in shaping and setting the news agenda read across Ireland every day. You will have a strong and proven track record in journalism for national papers.

The Production Editor is responsible for the quality of the pages and content within the Irish Daily Star, they will design and sub pages and stories to the highest standard to ensure they are legally compliant and in house style.

We’re looking for fresh ideas and new perspectives from people from a wide range of backgrounds, and we want you to tell us the stories you believe are important from our many communities so we can continue to diversify our content.

So, who are we?

We are Reach plc, you might not have heard of us but we have probably met without you even realising it. We are home to the UK and Ireland’s most iconic digital platforms, magazines and newspapers. From the Irish Mirror, Irish Daily Star, DublinLive, BelfastLive, RSVP and Cork Beo. We help all kinds of people share experiences through our stories because we believe this is what makes us human. At Reach, not only will you feel better understood, you will also feel you understand other people better too.

We are happy to consider applications on a flexible working basis, and will always aim to accommodate requests where possible.

This role is home based. We are therefore open to candidates based throughout Ireland.

What will the role involve?

• Sub-edit print content across Irish titles
• Design high quality pages for Irish titles
• Work collaboratively with stakeholders from across the company, in particular the backbench
• Ensure tasks are completed in accordance to IPSO and legal requirements
• Complete page production process in line with established KPIs and benchmarks
• Ensure all work at all times conforms to Reach PLC policies and procedures

Who are we looking for?

• Relevant journalism degree and knowledge of media law, we will consider candidates with relevant time served
• You will have brilliant design skills to create and lead production of great pages
• You will have proven ability in designing, sub-editing and proofing pages
• You will have a history of editorial page production ideally at daily newspaper level
• You will be experienced at working under pressure and meeting tight deadlines
• You should be familiar with House style and have sound brand positioning understanding

What can we offer you?
We are offering a competitive salary and benefits including;

• Help saving for your retirement - join our pension scheme and we’ll match contributions up to 6%
• 25 days’ holiday per year when you join. After three, five and ten years’ service with Reach, you’ll accrue one additional day of annual leave. We also have a Holiday Purchase Scheme
• Giving back day - an additional day’s leave each year to support a cause close to your heart
• Enhanced family leave - including maternity, paternity and adoption - and you’ll be eligible after just six months’ employment
• As one of the UK’s top 50 Inclusive Employers everyone’s invited to join our events, programmes and networks to celebrate diversity and build an environment where all our people can thrive
• Wellbeing support - including a 24/7 employee assistance programme (EAP) for you and your nearest and dearest
• Awesome career opportunities - you’ll have support from your line manager and a range of learning & development programmes
• We are also a member of the 30% Club, a global campaign aimed at increasing gender diversity at board and senior management levels

Reach plc believes diversity brings benefits for our customers, our business and our people. This is why we are committed to being an inclusive employer and encourage applications from all suitable applicants irrespective of background, circumstances, age, disability, gender identity, ethnicity, religion or belief and sexual orientation.