December 11, 2013
To download the application follow this link http://www.shineonline.ie/index.php/vacancies
News Researcher
Dublin
(10 hours per week February 2014 – Dec 2014)
JOB DESCRIPTION
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Background:
Headline is Ireland’s national media monitoring programme, working to promote
responsible and accurate coverage of mental health and suicide related issues within the
Irish media.
Headline works with journalists, including the National Union of Irish Journalists, and
media students to find ways to collaborate to ensure that suicide, mental health, and
mental illness are responsibly covered in the media. Headline offers workshops,
information sessions, literature, and daily analysis of news stories.
Headline has been set up by the Health Service Executive's National Office for Suicide
Prevention as part of Reach Out National Strategy for Action on Suicide Prevention.
Headline is managed by Shine. More info www.Headline.ie and www.shineonline.ie
Title of the Position:
News Researcher
Purpose of the Position:
To assist the implementation of the aims and objectives of Headline while gaining
valuable work experience and high level professional exposure to the mental health and
suicide prevention voluntary and statutory sectors. Specifically, the News Researcher will
assist the Headline team with the analysis and collation of Irish media articles related to
mental health and suicide prevention, Media correspondence, General office work.
Reporting:
The News Researcher will report to Headline’s Media Project Coordinator.
Duties and Responsibilities:
? Reviewing and analysing daily news articles on mental health and suicide related
topics
? Assessing the adherence of articles to the existing media guidelines
Inputting data on articles into a computerised database
? Maintaining news stories archives, databases and records
? Assisting in researching project issues
? Letter writing
? Proof reading and copy writing
? General administrative tasks as required
Educational qualifications:
The successful candidate should have a third level qualification in journalism, media or
communications – or a related discipline.
Skills:
? Have an interest in mental health, including suicide prevention
? Have an interest in journalism/media/communications
? Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
? Experience of analytical and administrative work
? Knowledge of and proficiency in computer technology
? Proficiency in touch-typing
? Be driven, reliable and organised
Desired but not essential:
o Experience with report writing
o Experience with Analysis or research
o Social media
o Website management
o Public speaking
Personal characteristics:
? Ability to work on own initiative
? Ability to communicate effectively
? Ability to work within a team
Location of the post:
The successful candidate will work from Headline’s office, which is located at 38
Blessington Street, Dublin 7.
Conditions of the post:
10 hours per week.
Headline operates a time in lieu and annual leave system.
Salary is €12 per hour.
To apply:
To apply for the position, please download an application form from
http://shineonline.ie/index.php/vacancies complete the application form and return it by
post with your CV to:
Jane Arigho
Media Project Coordinator
Headline,
38 Blessington Street,
Dublin 7.
Deadline for receipt of applications: Monday 6th January 2014 at 5pm
Please mark envelope “Ref. NR attention Jane Arigho”
An application form can be requested by emailing jobs@shineonline.ie. All applications
must be returned by post.
