Producer – Newstalk Breakfast

About Bauer Media Audio Ireland

Bauer Media Audio Ireland is the country’s largest commercial radio group, operating eight stations including national brands Today FM and Newstalk, alongside youth-focused SPIN stations in Dublin and the Southwest. The portfolio also includes iRadio across the Northeast and Northwest, 98FM in Dublin, Beat in the Southeast, and Red FM in Cork.

Beyond radio, Bauer Media Audio Ireland delivers a diverse and innovative audio offering. This includes Off the Ball, Ireland’s leading digital sports brand; GoLoud, a premium platform for radio, podcasts, and music; audioXi, the country’s largest digital audio advertising exchange; and Media Central, Ireland’s leading media sales house.

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:

Newstalk is looking for an experienced and ambitious Producer for Newstalk Breakfast with Anton Savage. You will be a core member of the production team, responsible for delivering the highest quality news and current affairs content for our audience to set them up for the day.

In Newstalk, you will collaborate with some of the country’s most experienced broadcasters and content creators, helping to shape compelling radio that connects with our target audience, drives engagement, and has a clear point of difference.

Following a launch of our new schedule earlier this year, Newstalk Breakfast is a cornerstone of the daily prime time output. You will be working on an fast-paced, agenda-setting programme, with high expectations for listenership growth in keeping with the editorial standards of both the show and the station.

If that opportunity sounds enticing, we want to hear from you.

We offer a hybrid work model, providing the selected candidate with flexibility to work both remotely and in-office.

What You'll Do:

• Lead production of Newstalk Breakfast with Anton Savage, on air 7-9am weekdays.
• Collaborate with editors, researchers and other production personnel to create engaging content that resonates with the audience
• Lead all aspects of production for the live show, as well as pre- and post-production support
• Contribute to the editorial vision for the programme and forward plan accordingly
• Produce live in studio and build a good working relationship with the presenter
• Generate and develop creative, original and new ideas for the programme
• Book guests and collate accurate briefing material for the presenter
• React to breaking news quickly and in an appropriate manner
• Edit and create imaginative audio pieces for the programme
• Secure the best guests and on-air exclusives for the programme
• Other duties as required

What You'll Have:

• Proven experience in live radio production
• Strong editorial judgement, particularly in current affairs and talk topics
• Excellent storytelling, scripting, and audio editing skills
• Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to collaborate with colleagues within your team as well as across the station
• An ability to work to deadlines
• Strong planning and organisational skills.
• Knowledge of libel and defamation law, and Coimisiún na Meán codes of conduct

Before applying, make sure you tick the following boxes:

• The ideal candidate will have at least two years of experience in a similar role
• Qualification in journalism or a related discipline

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
• Access (free) to Group account with Webdoctor www.webdoctor.ie
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Wide range of learning opportunities to support with your Career Development with access to Learning and Development with 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 cash back plan for your day-to-day medical expenses.
• Bike to Work Scheme and Annual Tax Saver Scheme

Please note: Even if you aren't selected for this particular role, we'd like to stay in touch as we are always looking to build our talent pool. With your permission, your application will be held on file and considered for upcoming opportunities that match your skills and experience.

Closing Date: Wednesday 24 June 2026

Bauer Media Audio Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, disability, age, gender expression or sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnic or national origin, marital or civil partnership status or culture. Bauer Media Audio Ireland is committed, where possible, to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.

To discuss the requirements of the role, the location of the role or any reasonable accommodation you might require, please contact a member of the HR team via careers@bauermedia.ie

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