Trainee Journalist-Skills Development Opportunity – (Full-time / Temporary)
(Under the Youth Employment Scheme 18-24 year old)
Have you got what it takes to become a professional journalist using new writing, computer and people skills?An opportunity has arisen in Down News for an enthusiastic xa0trainee journalist which may lead to a permanent position.
Job location: Down Business Centre, Downpatrick.
Salary: Not applicable – under Youth Employment Scheme – see xa0advisor at Downpatrick Jobcentre for full details.
Hours: 35
Worktime: Days and times to be arranged, see Other Info. But some flexibility may be required.
Age: 18-24
Closing date: extended to Friday 16th August 2013
Pension type: None
Employer: Down News Ltd.
Business: Internet newspaper
Address: Office 2, Knowledge House, Down Business Centre, xa046 Belfast Road, Downpatrick County Down, BT30 9UP.
Telephone: 028 44 615690
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.downnews.co.uk
Job Duties:
This is an opportunity expected to last for 6-9 months initially on this Youth Employment Service Scheme. Participants are expected to attend 35 hours per week, excluding meal breaks – this includes time spent on training (150 taught hours in a formal course or courses during the work scheme).To make the most of this opportunity you should:
* have a further education diploma or equivalent, a qualification in Journalism, or a Third Level qualification (or xa0other higher level qualification preferably in sports) – the trainee has the option to focus on sports and/or news.
* be computer literate
* have good writing skills and good personal people skills
* have a driving licence
Qualifications / Experience:
Participants will gain experience in the following occupational skills: * writing news and sports articles including features * working on internet news * interviewing skills * visiting events and news gathering * recording information *xa0interviewing techniques * professional etiquette * using Internet-based technologAt the end of this programme you will be experienced and confident to move towards a vocational qualification in Journalism.
The skills development programme is aimed at unemployed 18-24 year olds. Participants will retain their benefit rate plus a £45 a week top-up to create a benefit based training allowance. Some travel and child care costs may be reimbursed.
Application Method:
To apply, please in the first instance to [email protected] or phone 028 44 615690 for further information.
If you are unemployed your localxa0Jobs & Benefits Officexa0can provide you with additional support. For assistance with your job interview visitxa0Getting Started.Other Information:
Equality Statement:xa0Depending on circumstances, this opportunity may have potential to lead to a permanent vacancy.
Required Languages:xa0The ability to understand health and safety instructions in both verbal and written English.If you are unemployed you may get help with travel costs. Ask about thexa0Travel to Interview Scheme.
