Broadcast Journalist/Content Creator – iRadio

iRadio is inviting applications for the dual position of Broadcast Journalist/Content Creator.

The successful applicant will be responsible for putting together hourly news bulletins, sourcing appropriate stories for on air while also being a key part of part of iRadio’s social media output.

The successful applicant will have:

-A confident and fluent news-reading style

- A track record in producing social media content

- A strong knowledge of and interest in current affairs, pop culture and sport

-The ability to write clear and concise news scripts as well as more detailed online content

- The ability to quickly create short-form video content on mobile

- A strong knowledge of social media platforms and trends

-The ability to work to tight deadlines and excellent time-management skills

-The desire to work on own initiative, source appropriate stories for iRadio listeners and deliver them in an engaging manner

- Knowledge of Burli, Adobe Audition, WordPress and Canva is highly desirable but not essential as training will be provided, while having your own car with a full driving license is highly desirable but not essential.

This is a fulltime, onsite role, based in the iRadio studio in Monksland, Athlone, Co. Roscommon.

If you are interested in applying please email your CV, a short news and sports reading demo (no more than 1.30 minutes) along with your social handles, or the accounts that you’ve worked on to jobs@iradio.ie by 12 midday on Friday September 15th.  Please ensure the audio file is in mp3 format and include your full name and contact details.