Podcast Producer (I)
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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. Ourmission 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 collaborative supportive and andretainingthe best talent is key in delivering to our audiences. We want our people to thrive in an environment that values their output.
Meet the Team
RTÉ Podcasts:
RTÉ has set up a podcasting department as part of our response to rapidly changing audience behaviour and media consumption. RTÉ Podcasts was created to engage with an audience aged under 45 which consumes an increasing amount of media on non-linear platforms. Our plan is to build habit-forming podcasts which place RTE at the centre of this audiences digital audio consumption.
About the role:
With that in mind we are building a team of versatile editorial brave instinctive creators.
Reporting to the Head of Podcasting we are now seeking to appoint two Podcast successful in your application you will:
About you:
The podcasting department is looking to hire people who are innovative tech-literate and editorially brave. The successful candidate will have:
Experience working in both video and audio will be an advantage as will an understanding of how AI is shaping the media environment - including both the challenges it poses and the opportunities it presents.
If you are interested in applying for this opportunity please apply by submitting:
Your paper should include some podcast ideas (no more than 3) which support the arguments you are making.
Appointments will be madeon a fixed term full time contract for a duration of 2 years. The salary rangeis on the RadioProducer salary scale from 53853to 84337gross pa.
This vacancy is open to internal candidates only.
Closing date for receipt of applications isFriday 3rd April 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 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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This sense of purpose motivates us to deliver to the highest standards in an environment that is collaborative supportive and andretainingthe best talent is key in delivering to our audiences. We want our people to thrive in an environment that values their output.
Meet the Team
RTÉ Podcasts:
RTÉ has set up a podcasting department as part of our response to rapidly changing audience behaviour and media consumption. RTÉ Podcasts was created to engage with an audience aged under 45 which consumes an increasing amount of media on non-linear platforms. Our plan is to build habit-forming podcasts which place RTE at the centre of this audiences digital audio consumption.
About the role:
With that in mind we are building a team of versatile editorial brave instinctive creators.
Reporting to the Head of Podcasting we are now seeking to appoint two Podcast successful in your application you will:
- Perform a central role in building RTÉs podcasting operation informing its identity as it grows.
- Work closely with the Head of Podcasting in the process of developing new ideas.
- Initiate and create compelling unmissable content for a range of platforms including digital audio TikTok Instagram YouTube and RTÉ.ie.
- Oversee all aspects of a podcasts production from idea generation onwards - to include set design brand design host and guest management.
- Manage each episodes editing recording distribution and promotion on audio video and text platforms including social media
- Be part of a creative team working to strict deadlines - often in pressurised situations
- Interact with people working across RTÉ and the independent sector in the production and promotion of RTÉ podcasts
- Work with podcast platforms to increase the visibility and promotion of RTÉs podcasts.
About you:
The podcasting department is looking to hire people who are innovative tech-literate and editorially brave. The successful candidate will have:
- An instinctive drive to connect with audiences and an understanding of the younger audience that is currently underserved by RTÉ
- A strong sense of what makes a compelling host guest topic or format idea
- A broad set of interests which can meet the needs of a wide-ranging slate of podcasts. These should include some - but not necessarily all - of the following: crime sport internet culture politics trash culture business history.
- An ability to use images video audio and text to maximise the impact of RTÉs podcasts across various platforms in particular on social media
- An understanding of podcast formats and trends in digital audio
- A readiness to learn new technologies as they emerge or become relevant to the work of the podcasting department
- An ability to work constructively and positively in a fast-moving production environment
- Have sound editorial judgement and the capacity to work closely and creatively with others
Experience working in both video and audio will be an advantage as will an understanding of how AI is shaping the media environment - including both the challenges it poses and the opportunities it presents.
If you are interested in applying for this opportunity please apply by submitting:
- your Curriculum Vitae
- a cover letter (no more than 350 words) outlining your interest in the role and suitability to its requirements.
- and a paper (no more than 850 words) on the following topic:
Your paper should include some podcast ideas (no more than 3) which support the arguments you are making.
Appointments will be madeon a fixed term full time contract for a duration of 2 years. The salary rangeis on the RadioProducer salary scale from 53853to 84337gross pa.
This vacancy is open to internal candidates only.
Closing date for receipt of applications isFriday 3rd April 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 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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Required Experience:
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Key Skills
- Promotional Events
- Image Campaigns
- Promotional Campaigns
- Communications
- News Image
- Promotional Content
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Youtube
- Promotional Materials
- Digital Media
- Promotional Spots
- Video production
- Station Image
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