Senior Producer - Newstalk

About Us

Bauer Media Audio Ireland is Ireland’s premier media company and the home of Europe’s leading commercial media brands. Bauer Media Audio Ireland owns and operates a portfolio of media channels with a strong focus on commercial radio and emerging digital media and audio.

The company maintains some of the largest independent radio networks in Ireland and it continues to be one of the fastest-growing radio networks in the world.

Our brands include Bauer Media Audio Ireland, Newstalk, Today FM, 98FM, Spin, Spin South West, Off The Ball, Red FM, iRadio, Media Central and Go Loud along with Ireland’s largest digital audio platform, audioXi.

Newstalk is Ireland’s fastest-growing independent talk radio station in Ireland, with a weekly reach of 852,000 people across 26 counties.

Newstalk continues to grow its audience each year and is known across the nation as the independent voice of Ireland, boasting a strong line-up of Ireland’s leading broadcasters.

Newstalk is also one of the most respected media brands in the country, having a track record for engaging content and campaigns that have helped to grow our reputation and our listenership.

The Role

As we continue to grow and develop our content team we are currently inviting applications for a Senior Producer role on our flagship breakfast programme, Newstalk Breakfast.

We're seeking an experienced, creative and ambitious person who can set the editorial agenda and get the nation talking.

As Senior Producer, you will be a content leader with responsibility for the creation and delivery of innovative content with impact.

In this exciting and fast paced role, you will :

• Devise and lead the vision for Newstalk Breakfast and implement accordingly
• Drive the Newstalk content strategy
• Lead the production team and oversee all aspects of the daily production for the show
• Produce live in studio constantly evolving the sound of the programme
• Develop a strong working relationship with the presenters
• Manage the production team to maximise impact, nurture and develop their talent, give regular and consistent feedback
• Generate and develop creative, original and new ideas for the programme
• React to breaking news quickly so that it gets to air accurately and first
• Edit and create imaginative audio pieces for the programme
• Break news stories and develop new angles and contributors on existing stories
• Secure the best guests and on-air exclusives for the programme
• Create and implement quarterly content plans to drive JNLR growth
• Work with Senior Editors and the News, Sport and Digital teams to set the agenda for the station on the key issues of public debate and maximise the impact of content
• Take a proactive part in weekly editorial meetings with the editorial team
• Other duties as required

If the following traits sound like you, you might be the right person for the job :

• You have a strong interest in news and current affairs
• You have shown strong leadership qualities in previous roles
• You have experience managing strong on air personalities to maximise performance
• You can spot and develop stories that get people talking
• You have excellent knowledge of defamation law and BAI Codes of Conduct
• You have a broad range of interests and follow news, politics, sport, business, celebrity news, social issues and everything in between
• You’re a self-starter who can identify, pitch and develop items for broadcast
• You are proficient in recording and editing and the workings of digital and social media
• You have excellent radio production and radio craft skills
• You are driven by ambition to succeed
• Ability to multi-task and work well under pressure and to deadlines

Before applying, make sure you tick the following boxes :

• The ideal candidate will have at least three years’ experience in a similar role, managing content output, programme teams and presenting talent in a broadcast environment
• Qualification in journalism or a related discipline

The closing date for applications is 5pm on Monday 19th August 2024.

Our Culture & Rewards

At Bauer Media Audio Ireland we strive to be the most innovative, dynamic and best-in-class media outlet in Ireland. We want more people to spend more time with us.

We want to talk to every person in Ireland, every single week, through one of our channels. To make this happen, our team is made up of some of the most passionate and creative people you’ll find.

Working here means no two days are the same. The work by its nature is fast-paced, and it can be intense - we work hard but we are all here because we truly love what we do.

We are committed to promoting, developing, and facilitating a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace culture, and to encourage and support the creation and distribution of content that reflects the diverse audience in Ireland.

Bauer Media Audio Ireland employees believe that the most important thing in creating a happy, respectful workplace culture is to simply act like the kind of person you would like to work with.