About the Role

Newstalk is looking for an experienced and ambitious Producer for Newstalk Breakfast with Anton Savage. You will be a core member of the production team, 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 recent launch of our new schedule, Newstalk Breakfast is a cornerstone of the daily prime time output. You will be working on an fast-paced, agenda-setting programme, with high expectations for 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 of Newstalk Breakfast with Anton Savage, on air 7-9am weekdays.
• Collaborate with editors, researchers and other production personnel to create engaging audio that resonates with the audience
• Lead all aspects of production for the live show, as well as pre- and post-production support
• Contribute to the 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, original and new ideas for the programme
• Book guests and collate accurate briefing material for the presenter
• React to breaking news quickly and in an appropriate manner
• Edit and create imaginative audio pieces for the programme
• Secure the best guests and on-air exclusives for the programme
• Other duties as required

What We’re Looking For:

• The ideal candidate will have at least two years of experience in a similar role
• Qualification in journalism or a related discipline
• Proven experience in live radio production
• Strong editorial judgement, particularly in current affairs and talk topics
• Excellent storytelling, scripting, and audio editing skills
• Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to collaborate with colleagues within your team as well as across the station
• An ability to work to deadlines
• Strong planning and organisational skills.
• Knowledge of libel and defamation law, and Coimisiún na Meán codes of conduct

What You'll Get:

• 23 days annual leave including Good Friday & Christmas Eve (25 in total)
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
• Life cover (4 times your salary)
• Company contributory pension scheme
• Paid sick leave - up to 20 days
• Access (free) to Group account with Webdoctor www.webdoctor.ie
• 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 www.learningwaves.ie
• 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