Multimedia News Reporter

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.

About the Role

We are seeking an accomplished Multimedia News Reporter to join our dynamic news team.

This is a key newsroom role for an experienced broadcast journalist with a proven ability to break stories, deliver authoritative live coverage and produce high quality journalism across radio, digital and social platforms.

The successful candidate will play a leading role in the daily news operation, identifying and driving original journalism, providing expert on air analysis, and contributing to editorial decision making across our stations and the Network News service of Independent Local Radio Stations.

Reporting to the Group Director of News, you will be expected to work independently, exercise strong editorial judgement, and consistently deliver accurate, compelling journalism under the pressure of rolling deadlines. Experience in mobile journalism and field based multimedia production is essential.

This role includes some weekend and out of hours working, depending on news activity.

What You'll Do:
•    Provide authoritative live reporting and analysis on breaking and developing stories.
•    Generate original stories through a strong network of contacts and trusted sources.
•    Identify, develop and progress exclusive news lines and original journalism.
•    Deliver authoritative live and pre recorded reports, analysis and two way interviews across a range of programmes and platforms.
•    Record, edit and produce high quality audio and video content in the field.
•    Write and deliver clear, engaging and accurate news copy to tight deadlines.
•    Compile and present news bulletins to the highest editorial standards when required.
•    Attend court sittings, political events, press conferences and other key news events.
•    Collaborate closely with editors and colleagues to shape daily editorial coverage.
•    Work flexibly, including unsocial hours and weekends, when required by the news agenda.

What You'll Have:
•    Is an experienced multimedia broadcast journalist with an exceptional radio and digital skill set.
•    Has a strong track record of breaking stories and producing original journalism.
•    Demonstrates outstanding editorial judgement and thrives in a fast paced newsroom.
•    Has an extensive network of trusted contacts across politics, public affairs, emergency services and other key sectors.
•    Is an accomplished live broadcaster, comfortable providing informed analysis and handling unscripted on air situations.
•    Is an exceptional storyteller with first class writing, interviewing and production skills.
•    Can prioritise multiple competing stories while maintaining accuracy under pressure.
•    Has a thorough understanding of media law, broadcasting regulation, ethics and the institutions of the State.
•    Brings energy, curiosity and sound news judgement to every shift.

Before applying, make sure you tick the following boxes
•    A minimum of five years' experience in broadcast news reporting in a busy newsroom.
•    Demonstrable experience delivering live coverage of major news events and producing original journalism.
•    Proven experience using mobile journalism techniques to produce high quality content.
•    A full, clean driver's licence.
•    A third-level 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
   

The closing date for applications is 31 July 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

All documentation received by Bauer Media Audio Ireland will be processed in accordance with the Data Protection Acts, 1988 and 2003 General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR; 2018). The information will only be used by BMAI in the processing of job applications and for ongoing administrative purposes with job candidates. 

If you have any feedback regarding our recruitment process, please email careers@bauermedia.ie we would love to hear from you.
 

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