Assistant Producer- Off the Ball

About Us 

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 and Go Loud along with Ireland’s largest digital audio platform, audioXi.

Off The Ball is Ireland’s leading radio, digital audio, video, subscription, and social sports network. We create hours of top quality and agenda-setting sports content every week across every major social media platform, the OTB Podcast Network, Off The Ball Breakfast, the Off The Ball radio show on Newstalk, sports bulletins of the Bauer network of radio stations, and on the OTB Sports app as well as building out our network of content for our Off The Ball subscribers.

About the Role  

As we continue to grow and develop our content team, we are currently inviting applications for an Assistant Producer role in our expanding digital audio department. This role is primarily – but not exclusively - involved in uploading, creating and maintaining short-form daily podcasts and will require some on-air ability.

We're seeking a creative and ambitious person who can be involved in the creation, production and delivery of short form podcasts that dovetail with our long form pods.

As an Assistant Digital Audio Producer, you will work with our Senior Producer Digital Audio to track, create and deliver innovative digital audio content with impact.

What You’ll Do  

• Work with the leader of the Digital Audio team to produce best in class content that grows our audience, enhances our brand and hits weekly, monthly and yearly KPI's.
• Help develop new digital audio products, with particular emphasis on complementary short-form pods, and enhanced digital audio concepts etc...
• Maintain our process to track content performance - giving regular feedback to the senior Producer Digital Audio.
• Deliver content related sponsorship and solutions campaigns for OTB's commercial partners. Working within an existing framework, with a close attention to detail, to ensure accurate delivery of commercial activity.
• Book the best guests and contributors while helping to develop OTB's in-house talent.
• Use and adapt to new technology and platforms and media trends to ensure OTB stays ahead of the curve.
• Help with the continuous training process to ensure adequate freelance cover.
• Contribute on air as required
• Contribute to other areas of the business as requested by your line manager

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

• You have strong audio editing skills and some experience with audio editing software
• You have a track record of excellence in audio journalism
• You are organised and detail oriented
• You have excellent communication skills
• You are collaborative and thrive in a group working environment
• You are proficient in the workings of digital and social media
• You are versatile and have the ability to adapt and engage in a dynamic and supportive team environment.
• You have a strong interest in all sports, particularly women’s sports, soccer, GAA & rugby.

Before applying, make sure you tick the following boxes: 

• Previous experience working in the sports media industry and or, radio production
• Knowledge of libel and defamation laws.
• Technical ability to edit video, and audio and publish online.

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.

About Bauer Media Group 

We are a media business focused on creating content that matters to millions of people across Europe. Our offering extends from print and online publishing to audio broadcasting and entertainment, alongside investments in other media related sectors. With more than 500 million copies sold each year, we are one of Europe’s largest Publishers. From women’s and celebrities’ magazines to TV listings to food and special interest, we own some of the most popular publishing brands in Germany, UK, Poland and France – both digital and print. But not only that. Reaching over 61 million listeners weekly, we operate over 150 radio and podcast brands in nine countries, spanning the UK, Ireland, Poland, Slovakia, Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Norway and Portugal. Family-owned in the 5th generation, Bauer Media focuses on the long-term, with a consumer-first mindset that guides us across our diverse portfolio. Our workforce of 12,000 shares a common purpose: to deliver content and services that enrich people‘s everyday lives.

Our Mission 

Our mission is to inform, entertain and inspire our customers making each day a little better and supporting them as they organise their lives and discover more. Thanks to our expertise in content and multimedia formats, together with our deep understanding of our audiences, we cut through the noise to deliver products and services that meet the ever-changing needs of our consumers and customers, enriching their daily lives.

Our Purpose  

At Bauer Media Group, our Purpose is to enrich everyday life. This Purpose is our reason for being in business. It’s why our consumers buy our products and services. It’s why we come to work every day. It’s at the heart of everything we do and what unites us.

Our Values  

Our group-wide company values are Trust, Passion, Excellence and Entrepreneurship. These four values underpin our corporate identity and culture. They are our guide for how we want to work and grow together.

Job Closes on 28 February 2025