Salary £18,000 - £18,000

Ireland Before You Die (IB4UD) is Ireland’s most popular independent travel and culture website. Ireland Before You Die is the only website anyone will need to plan a trip anywhere in Ireland. We write guides and produce regular inspiring content to help our readers plan trips around Ireland.


We are recruiting for an Assistant Editor to join our team in our Belfast office. Working alongside our Editor, you will produce engaging editorial and regular articles. Writing and sub-editing for both print and online, the role will encompass picture research and social media as well as overseeing essential administrative tasks and liaising with contributors and PRs.

An eye for detail is essential to maintain our high standards when subbing and page proofing. Full training will be given to help you succeed in this role. In addition to your responsibilities in the office, you may be required to attend some events such as exhibitions and press trips.

The role will require you to: 

- Proofread, edit and provide feedback on articles written by our team of freelance writers

- Research and source appropriate images to accompany articles and publish articles online and in print

- Write regular travel articles and come up with ideas for new articles which our followers will love

- Find and recruit new writers for the site

- Go on press trips and content creation trips around Ireland

Salary and Benefits

- Salary of £18,000

- Full 30 days paid holiday (including bank holidays and your birthday)

- Free gym membership

- Office in Belfast City Centre

- Working from home one day a week

- One out of office content creation activity per week

- Dress down Fridays

- Beer O’Clock Fridays

- Regular team bonding activities

- Press trips to places around Ireland for content creation

The Contract 

The position will be a six-month rolling contract with the view to becoming permanent. An initial three-month probation period will also apply. The role will start at the beginning of August and will be based in Belfast City Centre. 


Perks and benefits

This job comes with several perks and benefits

Free friday beers
Free friday beers

Friday is something special, let's enjoy a beer together.

Free coffee / tea
Free coffee / tea

Get your caffeine fix to get you started and keep you going.

Social gatherings
Social gatherings

Social gatherings and games; hang out with your colleagues.

Flexible working hours
Flexible working hours

Time is precious. Make it count. Morning person or night owl, this job is for you.

Near public transit
Near public transit

Easy access and treehugger friendly workplace.

Working at
Ireland Before You Die

Ireland Before You Die is the most popular Irish travel and culture website. We highlight the most inspiring experiences Ireland has to offer. Our mission is to inspire every person in the world to visit Ireland at least once in their lifetime.  Currently, we have over 400,000 followers on social media and over 4 Million readers each year which make us the most popular independent Irish travel & culture website.

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