We've got some openings!
College Times is an Irish website which was taken over by Balls Media in late 2016. Since then it has undergone a dramatic overhaul in the design, content and overall mission of the site. We are a website for young people in Ireland and further afield, whether they are current, prospective or past students. The site offers a mixture of advice, entertainment and the news that's most important to our audience.
We've got two positions going, suited to different levels of experience, so take a look below!
Deputy Editor
We are looking for a deputy editor with prior experience working for an online media company to join our staff. The successful candidate will be heavily involved in the day-to-day operations of the website and our social media channels, including coming up with ideas, creating and scheduling content and working with the editor to help manage a day and aid of the College Times staff.
This is a really exciting position for an ambitious young journalist looking to make a splash with a company that has built a reputation as one of the most intriguing independent voices in Irish digital media.
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Does any of the following apply to you?
- You already have digital media experience from working elsewhere
- You have a degree in journalism or a related field
- You love and live on social media, and have an extensive knowledge of Facebook, Snapchat and Instagram
- You possess an actual sense of humour
- You are annoyingly informed in the latest trends in pop culture and Irish life.
- You believe there's something missing for young people from the Irish digital media landscape
- You're comfortable presenting on camera and/or podcasting
- You're a self-starter who can meet deadlines, organise a content calender and motivate interns
- Your favourite Simpsons character is Hans Moleman
If you said yes to at least 8 of these questions, we'd like to hear from you. Please send your cover letter, cv and attach any clippings and show reel (if applicable) to [email protected].
Paid Intern
We are looking for a paid editorial Intern to join the growing College Times team on a full-time basis for three months.
You'll enjoy this internship if you:
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Love the internet, creating entertaining and informative content and are a social media fiend.
You must be:
- enthusiastic
- hardworking
- reliable and efficient
- comfortable in front of a camera
- the owner of a wicked sense of humour
- interested in social issues and current affairs
- know what it's like to be a college student
You'll be a member of the newly-formed College Times editorial team and will be responsible for:
- pitching ideas and stories
- uploading content
- writing articles
- interviewing and featuring in videos
- social media posting
- increasing fans on all social platforms
- assisting the editor with any task
Skills that are not essential but greatly desired:
- Photoshop
- Video editing
- Extensive knowledge of Facebook, Snapchat and Instagram
- Podcast and audio recording
To apply simply send us a cover letter and CV to [email protected], with a few words on why you're suited to the role as well as your top 5 films, TV shows and guilty pleasures.
