Recruitment At The Irish Farmers Journal

Student Placement - Editorial Department - Sept - Dec 2012

Each year, the Irish Farmers Journal offers student placements to Agricultural Science undergraduates as well as students studying Journalism or related courses from agricultural backgrounds.

We are currently recruiting for a newly-introduced placement from 1 Sept - 31 Dec 2012

The chosen student will gain a broad range of experience in the editorial department of the Irish Farmers Journal and Irish Country Living.

Essential requirements are:

Agricultural Science undergraduate or
Journalism or related course undergraduate with agriculture background
Excellent writing skills
Ability to generate fresh ideas and work on own initiative
A keen interest in farming and rural affairs

Applicants will be short-listed based on a CV and 400 word cover letter. The cover letter should explain in no more than 400 words why you would like to gain work experience in the Irish Farmers Journal and Irish Country Living and why you are a suitable candidate for this opportunity. Following interviews with short-listed applicants, the final candidate will be selected.

Interested applicants should send their cover letter and CV by email to recruit@farmersjournal.ie for the attention of the HR Manager by Sunday 26th February 2012, with 'Student Placement Sept 2012' in the subject line. Telephone queries to 01 419 9501.

The student will be based in our offices in The Irish Farm Centre, Bluebell, Dublin 12.

Placement hours are 9am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday.

For further information on The Irish Farmers Journal, please visit our website www.farmersjournal.ie

The Irish Farmers Journal is an equal opportunities employer.