Fair City Director Training Program (E)
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Job Summary
RTÉ is Irelands national public-service media organisation. We are embarking upon an ambitious and exciting 5-year transformation strategy to update the way we run the organisation. Our mission is to serve as an independent source of stories news information and entertainment for Ireland reflecting the diversity of its people and providing experiences that enrich the lives of all.
This sense of purpose motivates us to deliver to the highest standards in an environment that is collaborative supportive and engaging.
Fair City is Irelands favourite Continuing Drama show and the centrepiece of RTÉs Drama output. Each year the Fair City team provides 200 episodes of unmissable appointment TV. Producing this level of consistently excellent output requires a team of directors with a range of skills and perspectives working across a complex matrix of production blocks 50 weeks of the year.
Training Programme Details:
RTÉ is now looking to run a training programme for multi-camera TV Drama Directors to introduce them to this highly specialised discipline. This training programme is suitable for individuals who have experience directing in theatre television and/or Tv formats. These transferable skills could enable the individual to be suitable at directing TV Drama. Those successful in completing the training programme may be engaged in future to direct episodes on RTÉs ongoing drama: Fair City.
This programme takes place in Donnybrook Dublin 4 and is designed as a structured development pathway supporting directors to transition into multi-camera drama including those who have not previously worked in this format. If offered a place on the programme you will be expected to attend at RTÉ in Dublin to participate in the training course for a five-week period with the potential for further training/mentoring after the course. You will undergo a 5-week shadow directing period and if successful a 5-week mentored directing period.
What this looks like:
For the initial 5-week shadow directing period you will work alongside an experienced Director as they prepare direct and complete a full block of four Fair City Episodes observing every step of the process and directing some scenes under supervision. If you move forward to the mentoring phase of the programme you will have the opportunity to direct a block of four Fair City episodes under the supervision of your training Director. Both blocks will be a combination of work on site in Donnybrook and some preparation work off site but candidates will be expected to attend at Donnybrook for significant parts of the process such as production preparation filming and editing.
The first stage of the training course will commence in mid-June 2026 and run on a staggered basis to the end of the year and into 2027. Successful applicants must be available to attend one of the shadowing and mentored cycles.
We recognise that people develop in different ways and encourage applications from those who may not meet every requirement but can demonstrate potential.
About the role:
We are particularly interested in candidates with multi-camera experience or strong transferable skills in directing performance across theatre film television or digital formats. Successful candidates must also have:
Application Process:
If you are interested in exploring this opportunity please submit your CV and cover letter along with a short showreel or examples of your work (e.g. links scripts or other relevant material). Please attach these as one file in the online application process. If you need support with the application format please let us know.
To ensure that the training programme is accessible to as many applicants as possible RTÉ will pay each successful candidate 300 gross per week to assist towards costs while they attend the training programme/shadowing phase. If the trainee is deemed suitable to participate in the mentoring phase then a fee of 1654 gross per week will be paid.
Closing date for receipt of applications is Thursday 04th June 2026.
Cuirfear fáilte roimh iarratais ó dhaoine go bhfuil dearcadh dearfach acu i leith na Gaeilge. Applications are welcome from people who have a positive outlook to Irish.
Diversity and Inclusion are at the heart of what we do both on-air and behind the scenes. We are committed to building a more inclusive environment and tackling under-representation while embedding inclusion at every stage of the employee journey.
We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds without regard to gender sexual orientation gender identity age social experience race and ethnicity disability civil and family status religious belief and membership of the Traveller Community.
We are eager to provide reasonable accommodations for potential and existing employees with any kind of disability. Should you wish to request an accommodation for your interview we encourage you to let us know when you apply.
This sense of purpose motivates us to deliver to the highest standards in an environment that is collaborative supportive and engaging.
Fair City is Irelands favourite Continuing Drama show and the centrepiece of RTÉs Drama output. Each year the Fair City team provides 200 episodes of unmissable appointment TV. Producing this level of consistently excellent output requires a team of directors with a range of skills and perspectives working across a complex matrix of production blocks 50 weeks of the year.
Training Programme Details:
RTÉ is now looking to run a training programme for multi-camera TV Drama Directors to introduce them to this highly specialised discipline. This training programme is suitable for individuals who have experience directing in theatre television and/or Tv formats. These transferable skills could enable the individual to be suitable at directing TV Drama. Those successful in completing the training programme may be engaged in future to direct episodes on RTÉs ongoing drama: Fair City.
This programme takes place in Donnybrook Dublin 4 and is designed as a structured development pathway supporting directors to transition into multi-camera drama including those who have not previously worked in this format. If offered a place on the programme you will be expected to attend at RTÉ in Dublin to participate in the training course for a five-week period with the potential for further training/mentoring after the course. You will undergo a 5-week shadow directing period and if successful a 5-week mentored directing period.
What this looks like:
For the initial 5-week shadow directing period you will work alongside an experienced Director as they prepare direct and complete a full block of four Fair City Episodes observing every step of the process and directing some scenes under supervision. If you move forward to the mentoring phase of the programme you will have the opportunity to direct a block of four Fair City episodes under the supervision of your training Director. Both blocks will be a combination of work on site in Donnybrook and some preparation work off site but candidates will be expected to attend at Donnybrook for significant parts of the process such as production preparation filming and editing.
The first stage of the training course will commence in mid-June 2026 and run on a staggered basis to the end of the year and into 2027. Successful applicants must be available to attend one of the shadowing and mentored cycles.
We recognise that people develop in different ways and encourage applications from those who may not meet every requirement but can demonstrate potential.
About the role:
We are particularly interested in candidates with multi-camera experience or strong transferable skills in directing performance across theatre film television or digital formats. Successful candidates must also have:
- A creative imagination and a rigorous work ethic
- A particular emphasis will be placed on previous multi-camera directing experience
- A professional working knowledge of directing actors for performance
- A high appreciation and knowledge of soaps and serial drama will be expected as well as a proven ability to interpret a script and lead a crew
Application Process:
If you are interested in exploring this opportunity please submit your CV and cover letter along with a short showreel or examples of your work (e.g. links scripts or other relevant material). Please attach these as one file in the online application process. If you need support with the application format please let us know.
To ensure that the training programme is accessible to as many applicants as possible RTÉ will pay each successful candidate 300 gross per week to assist towards costs while they attend the training programme/shadowing phase. If the trainee is deemed suitable to participate in the mentoring phase then a fee of 1654 gross per week will be paid.
Closing date for receipt of applications is Thursday 04th June 2026.
Cuirfear fáilte roimh iarratais ó dhaoine go bhfuil dearcadh dearfach acu i leith na Gaeilge. Applications are welcome from people who have a positive outlook to Irish.
Diversity and Inclusion are at the heart of what we do both on-air and behind the scenes. We are committed to building a more inclusive environment and tackling under-representation while embedding inclusion at every stage of the employee journey.
We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds without regard to gender sexual orientation gender identity age social experience race and ethnicity disability civil and family status religious belief and membership of the Traveller Community.
We are eager to provide reasonable accommodations for potential and existing employees with any kind of disability. Should you wish to request an accommodation for your interview we encourage you to let us know when you apply.
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Director
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