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, i Radio, Media Central and Go Loud along with Ireland’s largest digital audio platform, audio Xi.
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 a Producer role in our expanding digital audio department. This role is primarily – but not exclusively - involved in creating and maintaining short-form daily podcasts and will require significant on-air ability.
We're seeking an experienced, creative and ambitious person who can be centrally involved in the creation, production and delivery of short-form podcasts that dovetail with our long form pods.
As a Digital Audio Producer, you will be a content leader responsible for creating and delivering innovative 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.
• Make courageous editorial decisions to strengthen Off The Ball's position as the go to brand for agenda setting sports content.
• Book the best guests and contributors while continuing to develop OTB's inhouse 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 experience with audio editing software
You have a track record of excellence in audio journalism
You are organised and detail oriented
You have excellent writing and 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 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.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Work Location: In person