Producer - Newstalk Breakfast

About the role:

Newstalk is looking for an experiencedandambitiousProducerforNewstalk Breakfast with Anton Savage. You willbe a core member ofthe productionteam, responsible for delivering the highest quality news and current affairs content for our audience to set them up for the day.

In Newstalk, you will collaborate with some of the country's most experienced broadcasters and content creators, helping to shape compelling radio that connects with our target audience, drives engagement, and has a clear point of difference.

Following a launch of our new scheduleearlier this year, Newstalk Breakfast isa cornerstone of thedaily prime timeoutput.You will be working onanfast-paced, agenda-setting programme, withhigh expectationsfor listenership growth in keeping with the editorial standards of both the show and the station.

If that opportunity sounds enticing, we want to hear from you.

We offer a hybrid work model, providing the selected candidate with flexibility to work both remotely and in-office.

What You'll Do:

• Lead production ofNewstalk Breakfast with Anton Savage, on air 7-9am weekdays.
• Collaborate with editors,researchersand other production personnel to create engagingcontentthat resonates with the audience
• Lead all aspects of production for theliveshow, as well as pre- and post-production support
• Contribute tothe editorial vision for the programme and forward plan accordingly
• Produce live in studio and build a good working relationship with the presenter
• Generate and develop creative,originalandnew ideasfor the programme
• Book guests and collateaccuratebriefing material for the presenter
• React to breaking news quickly and inan appropriate manner
• Edit and create imaginative audio pieces for the programme
• Secure the best guests and on-air exclusives for the programme
• Other duties asrequired

What You'll Have:

• Strong editorial judgement, particularly in current affairs and talk topics
• Excellent storytelling, scripting, and audio editing skills
• Stronginterpersonalskills with an ability to collaborate with colleagueswithin your team as well asacross the station
• An ability to work to deadlines
• Strong planning and organisational skills.
• Knowledge oflibel anddefamation law,andCoimisiúnnaMeáncodes of conduct

Before applying, make sure you tick the following boxes:

• The ideal candidate will have at least two years of experience in a similar role
• Qualification in journalism or a related discipline

What You'll Get:

Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. Factors taken into account in determining an appropriate scale include the candidate's knowledge, skills, experience and qualifications relevant to the job.

Benefits:

• 23 days annual leave including Good Friday & Christmas Eve (25 in total)
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
• Contributory pension scheme to support your long-term financial wellbeing
• Life cover (4 times your salary)
• Paid sick leave - up to 20 days
• Access (free) to Group account with Webdoctor
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Wide range of learning opportunities to support with your Career Development with access to Learning and Development with Bauer Academy and Learning Waves
• Flexible and Hybrid Working (for relevant roles)
• Group Discount on Laya Healthcare
• HSF Healthcare - we fund a health cash back plan for your day-to-day medical expenses.
• Bike to Work Scheme and Annual Tax Saver Scheme

Bauer Media Audio Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, disability, age, gender expression or sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnic or national origin, marital or civil partnership status or culture. Bauer Media Audio Ireland is committed, where possible, to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.