Fearghal O'Connor

Covering Irish business, politics and everything in between

I managed the digital desk in the Sunday Business Post.

I work on the business desk writing and updating markets and other business coverage on RTE's website. I also work in the online sport department.

For the period of the General Election I am working with RTE on its Social Media Desk. This involves monitoring and updating Facebook and Twitter, mainly the @RTE_Elections account. It is extremely busy and really interesting, particularly to experience up close how a large "traditional" media outlet has incorporated social media into the heart of its newsroom.

Prior to 2009, Business & Finance had a very poor and under-developed web presence. I took on the responsibility to change this. I drew up concepts to develop a news driven website that also encompassed the various other activities undertaken by the company. In conjunction with a web development company, I developed the functions and design of the site, which was launched in November 2009. I write and upload much of the content as well as managing other contributors. The site has since built up… Show more

Prior to 2009, Business & Finance had a very poor and under-developed web presence. I took on the responsibility to change this. I drew up concepts to develop a news driven website that also encompassed the various other activities undertaken by the company. In conjunction with a web development company, I developed the functions and design of the site, which was launched in November 2009. I write and upload much of the content as well as managing other contributors. The site has since built up a large and growing daily audience and I am currently implementing a second stage of development to introduce new features. A key aspect of my work is to integrate the website and its news content with social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. The website can be viewed at www.businessandfinance.ie. Show less

During my time with B&F I have delivered a consistent level of high quality journalistic output for which I have won numerous awards (see below) and broken a range of stories, particularly in the transport and aviation sectors. I cover a wide range of business sectors and I have built up an excellent contacts base in business, politics, the trade union movement and elsewhere. I became deputy editor of the magazine three years ago. This has greatly increased my involvement with production… Show more

During my time with B&F I have delivered a consistent level of high quality journalistic output for which I have won numerous awards (see below) and broken a range of stories, particularly in the transport and aviation sectors. I cover a wide range of business sectors and I have built up an excellent contacts base in business, politics, the trade union movement and elsewhere. I became deputy editor of the magazine three years ago. This has greatly increased my involvement with production, administration and management processes. During a period of enormous transformation for the company, I have combined the Deputy Editor role very successfully with that of Online Editor over the last year and a half. Show less