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Radio 1 Producer Panel (E)
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31 May 2026 (30+ days ago)
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Application Deadline:
10 September 2026
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1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
RTÉ is Irelands national public-service mediaorganisation. We are currently undertaking an ambitious and exciting 5-year transformation strategy to update the way we run theorganisation. Our mission is to serve as an independent source of stories newsinformationand 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 collaborativesupportiveand engaging. Attracting andretainingthe best content creators is key to delivering for listeners.
Meet the team:
RTÉ Audios portfolio reaches over 2 million listeners every week acrossRTÉ Radio 12FM LyricfmRaidiónaGaeltachta and Digital Audio making it the most listened to radio group in Ireland.
RTÉ Radio 1isIrelands biggest radio stationreaching 1.3million listeners every week and were in the middle of an ambitious strategy to increase our audience share in the 35 to 54 age group.
Were seeking an experienced and dynamic Radio Producer with significant experience in current affairs to join us in informing entertaining and challenging our audiences on some of the most listened to programmes in the country on our weekday and weekend schedules.
About the role:
If successful in your application you will:
About you:
Application Process:
If you are interested in applying for this exciting opportunity pleasesubmit:
This appointment will be made on a 2-year fixed term full time contract basis on the Radio Producer salary range from 54661 gross per annum to 85602 gross per annum.
We are also looking to create a panel which is intended to cover short and long-term vacancies that may arise over the next 12 months from the commencement of this panel.
Closing date for receipt of applications is: Monday 22ndJune 2026
Cuirfear fáilteroimhiarrataisódhaoinegobhfuildearcadhdearfachacuileithnaGaeilge. 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-screen 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 religiousbeliefand membership of theTravellerCommunity.
We are eager to provide reasonable accommodations for potential and existing employees with any kind of you wish to requestaccommodationfor 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 collaborativesupportiveand engaging. Attracting andretainingthe best content creators is key to delivering for listeners.
Meet the team:
RTÉ Audios portfolio reaches over 2 million listeners every week acrossRTÉ Radio 12FM LyricfmRaidiónaGaeltachta and Digital Audio making it the most listened to radio group in Ireland.
RTÉ Radio 1isIrelands biggest radio stationreaching 1.3million listeners every week and were in the middle of an ambitious strategy to increase our audience share in the 35 to 54 age group.
Were seeking an experienced and dynamic Radio Producer with significant experience in current affairs to join us in informing entertaining and challenging our audiences on some of the most listened to programmes in the country on our weekday and weekend schedules.
About the role:
If successful in your application you will:
- Drive and produce compelling and engaging content across all Radio 1 platforms with a specific focus on our target audience of 35- to 54-year-olds
- Set the agenda and breakstories in a competitive audio landscape
- Source new and diverse voices to contribute to our output
- Amplify our contentacross all platforms by liaising with our social and press teams
About you:
- A proventrack recordin producing live current affairs content
- Bring a motivated courageous and energetic dynamism to the programme team
- Instinctive knowledge of how to reach our target demographic
- Excellent communication and leadership skills
- Be able to manage change and push boundaries
- Ability to generate engaging and stimulating content daily
- Can think beyond linear and embrace cross platform opportunities
- Capacity to work collaboratively with Editors and programme team colleagues
- Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
- Be solutions focused and flexible
- Have a strong understanding of live audio production and the ability to be innovativeand creative in this area
- Awareness of legislative and regulatory requirements
Application Process:
If you are interested in applying for this exciting opportunity pleasesubmit:
- your CV
- a paper (max 500 words) on your plan for a new one-hour early morning weekend current affairs programme on Radio 1. Please include your choice of presenter(s) content for one edition of the new series and a proposed running order.
This appointment will be made on a 2-year fixed term full time contract basis on the Radio Producer salary range from 54661 gross per annum to 85602 gross per annum.
We are also looking to create a panel which is intended to cover short and long-term vacancies that may arise over the next 12 months from the commencement of this panel.
Closing date for receipt of applications is: Monday 22ndJune 2026
Cuirfear fáilteroimhiarrataisódhaoinegobhfuildearcadhdearfachacuileithnaGaeilge. 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-screen 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 religiousbeliefand membership of theTravellerCommunity.
We are eager to provide reasonable accommodations for potential and existing employees with any kind of you wish to requestaccommodationfor your interview we encourage you to let us know when you apply.
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
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