Narrative Podcast Producer

About Us

Bauer Media Audio Ireland is Ireland’s largest independent audio publisher, with a portfolio of market-leading brands including GoLoud, Today FM, Newstalk, 98FM, SPIN 1038, SPIN South West, Cork’s Red FM, iRadio, and Beat 102 103. Bauer Media Audio Ireland entertains a record weekly audience of almost 2.3 million listeners (2,283,000), with daily listenership standing at 1.5 million.  

GoLoud is the home of Irish podcasts, producing some of the country’s most successful shows, including Talking Bollox, The Gambler, Hold My Drink with Charleen and Ellie, and Mark Mehigan’s Weekly Roast. Launched in 2019, GoLoud is Ireland’s first-to-market podcast platform, offering users access to their favorite podcasts, national and local radio stations, and a diverse range of content across entertainment, business, news, and culture.  

About The Role

GoLoud Team is looking for a Narrative Podcast Producer who is a natural storyteller with a passion for podcasts to work across the GoLoud slate, with a focus on narrative-based content. Reporting into the Deputy Head of Digital Audio, this individual will be responsible for end to end production of narrative and documentary podcasts as well as contributing to deep dive podcast segments / mini-series; from ideation and development to production and distribution; delivering high quality content that elevates GoLoud offering to its listeners.The ideal candidate will be passionate about storytelling and have a track record of boots-on-the-ground reporting and longform journalism. A background in audio journalism is advantageous but not essential in all cases. 

What you will do...

• This role will develop Unfold, a narrative documentary series, and work across the GoLoud slate including Mens Rea, a true crime podcasts, and deep dives or mini-series within other major GoLoud podcasts. 
• Ideation and development of narrative-form and documentary podcasts that excite and entertain various audiences and support the growth of the GoLoud podcast slate. 
• Management of the end-to-end production process for narrative content and documentary projects, ensuring high-quality delivery on schedule of a premium podcast product. This includes the researching, guest booking, production, scripting, recording, editing, and distribution of podcast series.  
• Growth of GoLoud audiences through the creation of engaging content based on storytelling, innovation and data-led decision making.   
• Maintain GoLoud’s high production standards, ensuring content meets ethical, editorial, compliance and legal standards and provides a superior experience for audiences.  
• Optimising audio, video, socials and digital platforms in collaboration with marketing, social media and sales to engage audiences and promote awareness 
• Work with the marketing, commercial,  editorial and data teams to promote podcasts and grow audiences.   
• Working across other GoLoud productions as needed. 
• Other duties as required.  

Skills & Experience  

• Track record of excellence in journalism minimum 3 years' experience, a passion for original storytelling and ability to script stories with compelling and clear narrative arcs to engage listeners.  
• A skilled audio producer with a minimum of 3 years of audio experience and a strong track record of producing narrative driven projects. 
• In-depth knowledge of Irish defamation law.  
• Ability to multitask and work well under pressure and deadlines, often while working on multiple projects at once. 
• Collaborative and creative thinker with excellent communication skills. 
• Proficiency in talent management and relationship-building with creators and producers.  
• Strong audio editing skills and proficiency with audio editing software. 
• Ability to analyse listener data and incorporate into data led editorial decisions.  
• Track record of coordinating with multiple stakeholders to delivery project eg marketing, editorial, video and sales.  

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 Type: Full-time, Permanent  

Hours: Monday to Friday (with flexibility for events and deadlines outside standard hours)  

Work Location:  In-person (Marconi House/Dublin) / Hybrid  

This job closes on 13 June 2025.