Senior Editor – Newstalk

About Bauer Media Audio Ireland: 

Bauer Media Audio Ireland is the country’s largest commercial radio group with eight radio stations including the national stations Today FM and Newstalk, two SPIN youth stations in Dublin and the Southwest of Ireland, iRadio across the Northeast and Northwest, 98FM in Dublin, Beat in the Southeast and Red FM in Cork. 

We also operate Ireland’s leading digital sports brand Off the Ball, the aggregated listening platform GoLoud for radio, podcasts and music, audioXi, Ireland’s largest digital audio advertising exchange and Media Central, the leading media sales house in Ireland. 

Newstalk is Ireland’s fastest-growing independent talk radio station in Ireland, with a weekly reach of 846,000 people across 26 counties. Newstalk continues to grow its audience each year and is known across the nation as the independent voice of Ireland, boasting a strong line-up of Ireland’s leading broadcasters. The station is a nation favourite, with 466,000 daily listeners.  

About The Role 

As Senior Editor you will be part of the editorial team responsible for the day-to-day management and implementation of Newstalk’s content strategy on air, online and across digital audio platforms. 

This exciting opportunity will see you take on editorial management of key weekday output across the station, supporting fast-paced live programming, news-led speech content, current affairs, interviews, features and digital-first editorial initiatives. 

You will ensure the delivery of high-quality, distinctive and compliant content that reflects the editorial values of the station, meets the standards expected of Irish radio broadcasters, and responds confidently to the daily news agenda. In conjunction with programming, news, digital and commercial teams, you will help produce content that is unique and exclusive to Newstalk, 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 weekday editorial strategy across FM, digital, social, podcast and on-demand platforms with a view to growing audience, deepening engagement and maintaining Newstalk’s strong position in Irish speech radio. 

What You'll Do: 

• Implement the station content strategy across assigned weekday programmes and digital output 

• Provide editorial oversight to boost audience engagement for live weekday programming, ensuring editorial guidelines and station values are adhered to at all times 

• Lead and support producers, researchers and presenters in planning strong daily running orders, agenda-setting interviews and compelling speech content 

• Develop audience growth strategies for shows and output on FM, digital, social, podcast and on-demand platforms 

• Regularly air-check output and provide constructive feedback to presenting and production teams 

• Devise and oversee editorial projects, special series, outside broadcasts and cross-platform content initiatives 

• Play a proactive role in daily and weekly editorial meetings, encouraging critical thinking, strong decision-making and collaborative planning 

• Nurture and develop existing and new talent both on air and off air 

• Work collaboratively with commercial, marketing and digital teams to deliver cross-station and cross-platform promotional and commercial activity while protecting editorial independence 

• Manage complaints and editorial queries  

• Oversee programme budgets and resource planning for assigned weekday output 

• Set and uphold best practice in editorial standards, legal and ethical decision-making, and inclusive coverage across assigned output 

What You’ll Have: 

• Recognised editorial authority with substantial senior experience in news, current affairs, speech radio or audio production, and the ability to shape editorial direction for programmes or platforms 

• Expert editorial judgement, with the ability to set the agenda, prioritise stories, respond to breaking news and make confident, compliant decisions under pressure 

• In-depth knowledge of Irish current affairs, public debate and audience interests, with the ability to use that insight to shape distinctive, relevant and agenda-setting output 

• Authoritative understanding of media law, regulatory obligations, editorial compliance and ethical journalism, including the ability to advise teams and manage complex editorial issues 

• Proven ability to set audience-focused editorial strategy, using insight, feedback and performance signals to grow reach, deepen engagement and strengthen brand trust 

• Strong track record in leading news gathering, playout and live output workflows, ensuring accurate, timely and high-quality content across broadcast, digital, social, podcast and on-demand platforms 

• Ability to develop and maintain high-value contacts and source networks that support original journalism, exclusive content and strong local or national story selection 

• Excellent leadership, coaching and communication skills, with the ability to mentor presenters, producers and researchers while embedding best practice across editorial teams 

 What You'll Get:  

Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. Factors taken into account in determining an appropriate scale include the candidate’s knowledge, skills, experience and qualifications relevant to the job.    

Bauer Media Audio Ireland operates the following benefits for its employees:   

• 23 days annual leave including Good Friday & Christmas Eve (25 in total) 

• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay 

• Contributory pension scheme to support your long-term financial wellbeing 

• Life cover (4 times your salary) 

• Paid sick leave - up to 20 days 

• Free access to a Group account with Webdoctor (www.webdoctor.ie) 

• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) 

• A wide range of learning opportunities to support your career development, with access to Bauer Academy and Learning Waves (www.learningwaves.ie) 

• Flexible and hybrid working (for relevant roles) 

• Group discount on Laya Healthcare 

• HSF Healthcare – we fund a health cashback plan for your day-to-day medical expenses 

• Bike to Work Scheme and Annual Tax Saver Scheme 

The closing date for applications is 7th August 2026. Panelling for future similar roles may apply.