Podcast Researcher

About Bauer Media Audio Ireland

Bauer Media Audio Ireland is the country’s largest commercial radio group with eight radio stations including the national stations Today FM and Newstalk, two SPIN youth stations in Dublin and the Southwest of Ireland, iRadio across the Northeast and Northwest, 98FM in Dublin, Beat in the Southeast and Red FM in Cork.  

We also operate Ireland’s leading digital sports brand Off the Ball, the aggregated listening platform GoLoud for radio, podcasts and music, audioXi, Ireland’s largest digital audio advertising exchange and Media Central, the leading media sales house in Ireland.  

About The Role

Newstalk is Ireland’s fastest growing independent talk radio station with a weekly reach of reach of 822,000 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. 

Newstalk is also one of the most respected media brands in the country, having a track record for engaging programmes and content that have helped to grow our reputation and our listenership. 

Newstalk is recruiting for a researcher to join our new podcasting team. We're looking for a creative and ambitious candidate who loves podcasts and can create content that is unique and connects to a mass audience. 

What you’ll do:

• Researching, developing, editing and playing a central role in producing a range of high-quality podcasts  
• Collaborating with producers and presenters to create engaging audio content across a range of our shows 
• Contributing to the development of original podcast ideas and formats 
• Securing high calibre guests who bring new and engaging opinions, views and discussions  
• Researching and writing briefs and supporting materials for a range of podcasts; from current affairs to culture 
• Recording and editing of podcasts episodes with occasional tight turnarounds 
• Ability to identify engaging content for web, social media and other digital platforms

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven experience in radio or podcast research 
• A curious and creative individual who loves a wide range of podcasts 
• Excellent storytelling, scripting, and audio editing skills 
• A hard worker with an ability to work on multiple projects and meet deadlines 
• Familiarity with podcast platforms and analytics 
• Ability to identify engaging content for web, social media and other digital platforms
• Passion for audio content and an ear for what makes a great story 

What you will 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  
• 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 
• Part of the fun of working in Bauer Media are the regular opportunities to score free tickets! 

The closing date for applications is 1st of August 2025.

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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