RTÉ Design Internship 2026 (E)
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RTÉ Design Internship 2026
Award-winning. Paid.
Irelands leading internshipprogramme recognised last year for its approach to learning and inclusion. And now open for applications.
RTÉs Design Internship offers experience across a broad spectrum of areas from howdesign is used to tell stories bring clarity entertain to making media accessible to all on multiple platforms.
Youdontneed toalready call yourself adesigner.
Tell me more
Itsa paid full-time 6-month internship at RTÉ Irelands national public-service broadcaster.
You will work across two areas of Design: Graphic Real-Time and UX/UI.
Youlllearn about how design is crafted across different content how emerging technologies like ARare used to bringstudios to life and how we design accessible apps. We work across genres and platforms and this is your chance to see howitsdone in a live production environment.
We would like to hear from people who are curious about design have a creative eye and put the user first when working on a project.
We are looking for potential. A person curious about how people interact with products and how design can tell and enhance a story or experience.
Ifyou enjoy exploring creative solutions to problemsand havea systematic approach to your workthen this roleisfor you.
The important bits (at a glance)
Pay: 32141 per year pro rata (16070.50 for the 6-month contract)
Duration:2ndJune 4thDecember 2026
Training: Mandatory in-person training in Dublin (2nd19thJune 2026)
Location: on-site in Dublin
Working pattern: Full-time
(Some evening/weekend work)
Hybrid: Not available. This is an in-person experience
Deadline: Apply by25thFebruary 2026(midnight)
Do I need experience
No CV.
No cover letter.
Youdontneeddesign ormedia experience. We are looking for creativity in many forms. Curiositycommunicationand collaboration skills are the most important.
Wereinterested in you not a perfect background. And we mean that. Public service media works better when it reflects the actual diversity of Ireland sowereactively looking for perspectives and experiences thathaventalways been in the room.
Other RTÉ internships
This opportunity is part of a wider RTÉ Internship Programme.
You might also be interested in internships in:
(If one of those feels more you go for it.)
What training will I get
Like any real workplacetheressome mandatory training to complete alongside practical trainingthatsrelevant to the workyoullbe doing.
Youllthen join a team and be supported by a mentor with regular check-ins and guidance along the way.
And remember; asking questionsisntjust alloweditspart of the job.
How does the assessment work
In personin Dublin:April 8th 2026
Short online follow-up conversation:April 9th 2026
If you think you might needany kind ofsupport just let us knowon your application formor email is best.
Whensthe deadline to apply
Apply by25thFebruary2026(midnight).
Want to know more before applying
Totally fair.
Wererunning informationwebinars on Microsoft Teams where you can hear more about the programme and ask questions.
Registration required see internship page for detailsRTÉ Internship and RTÉ JumpStart About RTÉ
One last thing
This is a full-time programme with fixed dates and mandatory training soitsnot suitable for people in full-time education during the placement.
Ready
Fill out the form below.
We said it earlier butitsworth saying again: we want applications from people across all backgrounds and communities. Ifyourewondering whether this is for you it is.
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 encourage applications from people from all communities and backgrounds.
We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds without regard to gender sexual orientation gender identity age social experience race and ethnicitydisability civil and family status religiousbeliefand membership of the Traveller Community.
For more information on how we handle your data please refer toRTÉs Privacy Policy.
Award-winning. Paid.
Irelands leading internshipprogramme recognised last year for its approach to learning and inclusion. And now open for applications.
RTÉs Design Internship offers experience across a broad spectrum of areas from howdesign is used to tell stories bring clarity entertain to making media accessible to all on multiple platforms.
Youdontneed toalready call yourself adesigner.
Tell me more
Itsa paid full-time 6-month internship at RTÉ Irelands national public-service broadcaster.
You will work across two areas of Design: Graphic Real-Time and UX/UI.
Youlllearn about how design is crafted across different content how emerging technologies like ARare used to bringstudios to life and how we design accessible apps. We work across genres and platforms and this is your chance to see howitsdone in a live production environment.
We would like to hear from people who are curious about design have a creative eye and put the user first when working on a project.
We are looking for potential. A person curious about how people interact with products and how design can tell and enhance a story or experience.
Ifyou enjoy exploring creative solutions to problemsand havea systematic approach to your workthen this roleisfor you.
The important bits (at a glance)
Pay: 32141 per year pro rata (16070.50 for the 6-month contract)
Duration:2ndJune 4thDecember 2026
Training: Mandatory in-person training in Dublin (2nd19thJune 2026)
Location: on-site in Dublin
Working pattern: Full-time
(Some evening/weekend work)
Hybrid: Not available. This is an in-person experience
Deadline: Apply by25thFebruary 2026(midnight)
Do I need experience
No CV.
No cover letter.
Youdontneeddesign ormedia experience. We are looking for creativity in many forms. Curiositycommunicationand collaboration skills are the most important.
Wereinterested in you not a perfect background. And we mean that. Public service media works better when it reflects the actual diversity of Ireland sowereactively looking for perspectives and experiences thathaventalways been in the room.
Other RTÉ internships
This opportunity is part of a wider RTÉ Internship Programme.
You might also be interested in internships in:
- Content Creatives (including RTÉ Sport with support from Sport Ireland)
- Commercial
- Broadcast and Media Services
- Gaeilge(with support fromÚdarásnaGaeltachta)
(If one of those feels more you go for it.)
What training will I get
Like any real workplacetheressome mandatory training to complete alongside practical trainingthatsrelevant to the workyoullbe doing.
Youllthen join a team and be supported by a mentor with regular check-ins and guidance along the way.
And remember; asking questionsisntjust alloweditspart of the job.
How does the assessment work
In personin Dublin:April 8th 2026
Short online follow-up conversation:April 9th 2026
If you think you might needany kind ofsupport just let us knowon your application formor email is best.
Whensthe deadline to apply
Apply by25thFebruary2026(midnight).
Want to know more before applying
Totally fair.
Wererunning informationwebinars on Microsoft Teams where you can hear more about the programme and ask questions.
Registration required see internship page for detailsRTÉ Internship and RTÉ JumpStart About RTÉ
One last thing
This is a full-time programme with fixed dates and mandatory training soitsnot suitable for people in full-time education during the placement.
Ready
Fill out the form below.
We said it earlier butitsworth saying again: we want applications from people across all backgrounds and communities. Ifyourewondering whether this is for you it is.
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 encourage applications from people from all communities and backgrounds.
We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds without regard to gender sexual orientation gender identity age social experience race and ethnicitydisability civil and family status religiousbeliefand membership of the Traveller Community.
For more information on how we handle your data please refer toRTÉs Privacy Policy.
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