Multimedia Reporter

Bauer Media Audio Ireland is Ireland’s premier media company and the home of some of Europe’s leading commercial media brands. Bauer Media Audio Ireland owns and operates a portfolio of media channels with a strong focus on commercial radio and emerging digital media.

The company maintains some of the largest independent radio networks in Ireland and it continues to be one of the fastest-growing radio networks in the world.

Our brands include Newstalk, Today FM, 98FM, Spin, Spin South West, Off The Ball, Red FM, iRadio, Media Central, along with Ireland’s largest digital audio platform, audioXi.

About The Role

We are seeking a Multimedia Reporter to join our dynamic news team. The key focus of this role is working on the daily news schedule. The role requires mojo experience in a vibrant and exciting work environment.

The successful candidate will support the news team across all our stations and the Network News service of Independent Local Radio Stations and will report to the Group Director of News.

What you'll do:

Attend markings at the direction of the Editor
Chase breaking and emerging stories
Develop new news lines on existing stories
File to hourly deadlines
Record and edit audio and video in the field
Provide detailed analysis and conduct seamless Q&A’s tailored to a variety of programme formats

If the following traits sound like you, you might be the right person for the job:

You have an all-consuming interest and passion for news, current affairs, and original journalism
Your contacts book is unrivaled
You have excellent storytelling skills
You are a superb copywriter with the ability to work under the pressure of tight deadlines
You have a thorough knowledge of the regulatory, legal environment and institutions of the state

Before applying, make sure you tick the following boxes:

You have 3+ years’ of experience in news reporting
You hold a full clean driver's licence
You have a third-level degree in Journalism or a related discipline.