Sports Content Manager / News Journalist
WLR
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Description
WLR FM is looking for a dynamic and driven Sports Content Manager / News Journalist to join our award-winning News and Sports team at the Broadcast Centre in Waterford.
If you’re a journalist who lives and breathes sport, knows how to tell a great story, and can manage the moving parts of a busy sports schedule, this could be your next great gig.
You’ll play a leading role in shaping WLR’s sports output across radio, digital, and social platforms, while also contributing to our daily news coverage when required.
What You’ll Be Doing
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Overseeing and managing all sports output across WLR’s platforms
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Scheduling match commentators and managing WLR’s sports roster
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Coordinating coverage of live events, fixtures, and breaking sports stories
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Gathering information, conducting interviews, editing, and reporting on local stories
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Preparing and presenting news and sports bulletins on air
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Producing engaging, multiplatform content for radio, web, and social media
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Working closely with the News and Sports Editor to maintain WLR’s reputation for top-quality local journalism
What We’re Looking For
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Minimum 1 year’s experience in radio journalism or another professional journalistic role
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Keen interest in sports and a deep understanding of sports coverage
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Proven ability to develop contacts and produce original, compelling stories
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Strong organisational skills- especially in managing schedules, teams, and live coverage
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Clear, confident on-air voice and excellent communication skills
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Excellent command of the English language
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Strong editing and digital media skills
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Ability to work calmly under pressure and to tight deadlines
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Creative storytelling ability across multiple platforms
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Full, clean driver’s licence
Bonus Points For
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A qualification in journalism or a related field
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Good local knowledge of Waterford city and county
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Familiarity with Burli newsroom software (nice to have, not essential)
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Experience with editing tools such as Adobe Audition
If this sounds like you, send your CV and a short demo (mp3) to hr@wlrfm.com.
Closing date: Nov 3rd, 2025
Closing date: Nov 3rd, 2025
WLR is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
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