We are recruiting a Careers and Features Journalist to join our editorial team. This is an exciting opportunity to write high quality, research driven articles in careers as well as engaging features, with a focus on rural Ireland, in Irish Country Living.
The ideal candidate will have strong research and writing skills and an ability to analyse detailed subjects. Knowledge of the Irish education system is necessary. A talent for writing compelling features and strong digital experience to tell our stories online is essential. Event management experience would also be a bonus. Self-motivation and output focus is required to lead projects.
Careers and Features Journalist
Dublin office
Full-time
Fixed-term
Vacancy summary
Job description
JOB TITLE: Careers and features journalist
DEPARTMENT: Irish Country Living
REPORTING TO: Editor, Irish Country Living
WORKING ARRANGEMENTS: 37½ hours per week. Office hours are normally from 9.00am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, but may vary by arrangement with the company.
Job Objectives:
To research, compile and write career and feature articles within Irish Country Living and the Irish Farmers Journal. For the career articles, you should have strong research skills and an ability to analyse detailed subjects, presenting the information to readers in a comprehensive manner. Good presentation skills are necessary for promoting the content of Irish Country Living on different mediums such as radio and podcasts. For other features within the paper, you should have a compelling and colourful style of writing with strong attention to detail and an ability to adapt to a wide range of topics relevant to farming families and rural dwellers. As part of the role, you will also be required to assist the editor in the running of our high-quality publication and events, encompassing the ethos of Irish Country Living – to inform, educate and, entertain.
Key Tasks:
Skills/Knowledge Requirements:
Additional Information:
DEPARTMENT: Irish Country Living
REPORTING TO: Editor, Irish Country Living
WORKING ARRANGEMENTS: 37½ hours per week. Office hours are normally from 9.00am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, but may vary by arrangement with the company.
Job Objectives:
To research, compile and write career and feature articles within Irish Country Living and the Irish Farmers Journal. For the career articles, you should have strong research skills and an ability to analyse detailed subjects, presenting the information to readers in a comprehensive manner. Good presentation skills are necessary for promoting the content of Irish Country Living on different mediums such as radio and podcasts. For other features within the paper, you should have a compelling and colourful style of writing with strong attention to detail and an ability to adapt to a wide range of topics relevant to farming families and rural dwellers. As part of the role, you will also be required to assist the editor in the running of our high-quality publication and events, encompassing the ethos of Irish Country Living – to inform, educate and, entertain.
Key Tasks:
- Plan,sourceand producehigh qualitycareers articlesfor Irish Country Living in print, online, social media and video. These stories will includecareers relevant to our rural readers.
- Plan,sourceand producehigh qualityfeaturesacross a range of lifestyle topics including but not limited to:
- Front cover features highlighting the role of individuals living and working in rural Ireland
- Profile pieces
- Food,entertainmentand travel
- Work closely with the editor in planning and managing content.
- Promote wider Irish Country Living content on social media and online through podcasts,videosand other relevant mediums
- Attend meetings of the Irish Country Living team andassistin the development of the section and implement the policies,goalsandobjectivesof same.
- Contribute to the implementation of the Irish Farmers Journal’sdigital strategy, including daily news updates, blogs, socialmediaand multimedia outlook etc,asrequired.
- Promote the interests of the Irish Farmers Journal amongstthepublic through industry events, speakingengagements, media interviews, etc.
- Develop industry contactsin the careers sectorand keep abreast of all developments.
- Ensure that all deadlines are strictly met.
- Work with the editor on managing and running events including the Women & Agriculture conference.
Skills/Knowledge Requirements:
- A rounded understanding of the Irish education system.
- A rounded understanding of Irish agriculture andthe rural landscape.
- A deep understanding of rural issues and empathy with the needs of dwellers in rural Ireland.
- Excellent writing skills with a creative flair.
- Strong communicationand interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work to strict deadlines.
- Journalism and editing experience.
- Third level qualification.
Additional Information:
- Be available to travel nationally and internationally.
- Participate in editorial planning and discussions.
- Full clean driving licence.
- If necessary, to work as part of The Agricultural Trust team on any publication and/or carry out other duties as reasonably required by thecompany.
Application details
Application deadline: Thursday 17 September 2026. To apply, click 'apply for this job' above / below.
Why us?
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Hybrid working with in-office collaboration.
- A purpose-driven organisation that values innovation, trust and community.
About us
The Agricultural Trust employs approximately 125 staff across four national publications - the Irish Farmers Journal (incorporating Irish Country Living), Irish Country Magazine, The Irish Field and The Irish Garden. We are incredibly proud of our talent and what our staff deliver for our business.
The Irish Farmers Journal is Ireland’s leading farming newspaper. It was established in 1948 and its only mandate is to provide the best possible technical support, market information and news to the agricultural sector.
Irish Country Magazine was launched nationwide in 2012 and was inspired by the growing readership of the weekly Irish Country Living supplement with the Irish Farmers Journal. The magazine covers fashion, beauty and lifestyle tips, features on inspiring rural women, health, beauty and wellbeing, gardening, cookery, finance and more.
The Irish Field was established in 1870 and was acquired by The Agricultural Trust in 2003. It is Europe’s leading bloodstock, racing and sport horse publication.
The Irish Garden is Ireland's best-selling gardening magazine, written by 30 of Ireland's best gardening writers to take account of Irish climatic conditions.
As well as publishing content in print and online, including videos and podcasts, other key company activities include our expanding event business, delivering client-based solutions in the form of our in-house agency Traction Marketing and farming application development including MartBids and Farm Alert.
The company is an equal opportunities employer.
The Irish Farmers Journal is Ireland’s leading farming newspaper. It was established in 1948 and its only mandate is to provide the best possible technical support, market information and news to the agricultural sector.
Irish Country Magazine was launched nationwide in 2012 and was inspired by the growing readership of the weekly Irish Country Living supplement with the Irish Farmers Journal. The magazine covers fashion, beauty and lifestyle tips, features on inspiring rural women, health, beauty and wellbeing, gardening, cookery, finance and more.
The Irish Field was established in 1870 and was acquired by The Agricultural Trust in 2003. It is Europe’s leading bloodstock, racing and sport horse publication.
The Irish Garden is Ireland's best-selling gardening magazine, written by 30 of Ireland's best gardening writers to take account of Irish climatic conditions.
As well as publishing content in print and online, including videos and podcasts, other key company activities include our expanding event business, delivering client-based solutions in the form of our in-house agency Traction Marketing and farming application development including MartBids and Farm Alert.
The company is an equal opportunities employer.