The Irish Times Group is Ireland’s leading independent, quality news publishing business. We focus on producing quality content for our readers, providing media solutions for customers and we continue to grow and evolve in fast-paced, changing media landscape. We are a trusted source of information for our audience.
At The Irish Times Group we employ journalists, marketers, sales and customer service specialists, developers, designers, data analysts and more. We work together to uphold our ethos and bring award winning journalism to an audience of more than 1.7 million (weekly).
If you are interested in working in a fast-moving, exciting and dynamic work environment, The Irish Times Group is a great place for you to take your first career steps in the world of media.
We have an exciting opportunity for graduates, and soon-to-be-graduates, to work across a range of disciplines on a two-year placement. Successful applicants will get an introduction to the industry across multiple departments and an inside view of how a leading news publisher operates across all platforms:
- Build your personal network while gaining valuable experience in a collaborative team environment
- Work with managers on key projects
- Broaden and build your skill-set with guidance from some of the most influential people in the media industry
- Enjoy the support of a mentor to help you with your development and career objectives
What our graduates have to say
"A level of exposure I could never have expected.... a thorough introduction to the Irish media landscape”
“Being a graduate can be difficult at times but when there are people willing to teach you to be open to all possibilities that every opportunity holds, you will be surprised how much you can achieve.”
Graduate Opportunities
Data and Analytics - Have you strong analytical skills? Have you developed good communication and presentation skills? Our data and analytics team provide real time insight and understanding of readership. This role will involve analysing raw data and presenting it back in a clear, concise format.
E-Commerce – Have you an interest in developing your knowledge of the digital customer purchase cycle? The e-commerce graduate will work on our digital sales team helping to manage our online content sales for a range of digital subscriptions and products.
Business Analysis - Have you attention to detail and problem solving skills? This role will involve supporting project scope and goals, requirements gathering and analysis and documenting functional and technical specifications. Good influencing and organisational skills are key to this role.
Marketing, Advertising and Customer Service - Have you a passion for media and interest in working in our commercial departments? The commercial graduate programme is aimed at ambitious individuals who have a strong interest in the media landscape in Ireland. There will be four rotating placements during the programme in different commercial departments, which involve both individual and group project work.
Strategic Projects – Have you a keen interest in working with our senior management on the strategy of the organisation to ensure success? Good communication and organisational skills are key to this role.
Web Design – Have you got the skills to create intuitive online applications? You will work with our design and UX team to create digital products on our platforms. This role will involve brainstorming, problem solving, wire framing, designing and front end coding.
Web Development – Have you got the skills required to build modern web and mobile applications? This role will involve working on a range of products; developing, modifying and implementing applications on a variety of platforms. You will be expected the learn, evaluate and implement new technologies.
Closing date for entry is Friday, 21st February 2020
If you are interested in applying for any of these positions, please send your CV and cover letter, stating which position you are applying for, to careers@irishtimes.com, or alternatively you can send your application to: The Human Resources Director, The Irish Times, 24-28 Tara Street, Dublin 2.
The Irish Times Group is an equal opportunity employer.