As Senior Editor (Weekends) you will be part of the editorial team responsible for the day-to-day management and implementation of Newstalk's content strategy on air and online.



This exciting opportunity will see you take on the editorial management of the weekend output on the station including The Anton Savage Show, Down to Business with Bobby Kerr and several specialist speeches covering topics ranging from tech to health and wellness to science.



You will ensure the delivery of quality content that is appropriate to the editorial values of the station and conceive of and plan innovative editorial initiatives across the weekend and entire schedule alongside your editorial colleagues. In conjunction with programming teams, you will produce content that is unique and exclusive to Newstalk, that drives engagement, has a clear point of difference and is relevant to our target audience.



You will work with other members of the senior editorial team to devise and drive editorial strategy across platforms with a view to growing audience. The Senior Editor will work Tuesday through Saturday, during standard working hours (9:00-17:30). We offer a hybrid work model, providing the selected candidate with flexibility to work both remotely and in-office.



What You'll Do:

Implementation of the station content strategy across the content portfolio assigned to you
Editorial oversight and management of creative teams ensuring that editorial guidelines and brand values are adhered to at all times
Manage programme reporters across schedule
Develop and manage audience growth strategies for shows assigned to you on both FM and digital platforms
Regular air checking of shows for the purposes of feedback to presenting and production teams
Project Management of other editorial projects assigned by the Managing Editor/Deputy Managing Editor e.g. content series, podcasts
Play a proactive part in weekly editorial meetings and foster a culture of critical thinking
Nurture and develop existing and new talent both on air and off air
Work collaboratively with commercial team to deliver cross-station and cross platform promotional and commercial activity
Complaint handling
Oversee management of programme budgets

If you meet the following criteria, you might be the right person for the job:

At least 3 years' experience working in a senior position in the field of news and current affairs in a broadcast or audio production environment
Strong leadership and people management skills
Ability to work well with others and thrive in a group working environment.
Excellent interpersonal skills, communication skills, multi-tasking skills, and a keen attention to detail.


Our Culture & Rewards



At Bauer Media Audio Ireland we strive to be the most innovative, dynamic and best-in-class media outlet in Ireland. We want more people to spend more time with us. We want to talk to every person in Ireland, every single week, through one of our channels. To make this happen, our team is made up of some of the most passionate and creative people you'll find. Working here means no two days are the same. The work by its nature is fast-paced, and it can be intense - we work really hard - but we are all here because we truly love what we do.



We are committed to promoting, developing, and facilitating a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace culture, and to encourage and support the creation and distribution of content that reflects the diverse audience in Ireland.



Bauer Media Audio Ireland employees believe that the most important thing in creating a happy, respectful workplace culture is to simply act like the kind of person you would like to work with.