Researcher, Newstalk

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. 

Newstalk is Ireland’s fastest-growing independent talk radio station in Ireland, with a weekly reach of 849,000 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 461,000 daily listeners. 

About the Role 

Newstalk is recruiting a Researcher to join one of our flagship news and current affairs programmes, The Hard Shoulder. We’re seeking an experienced, creative, and ambitious individual to join a dynamic production team on a programme that helps set the national agenda while continuing to grow and engage its audience. 

What You’ll Do

In this exciting, fast-paced role, you will: 

• Generate, research, and develop original ideas for the show  
• React quickly to breaking news, ensuring it reaches air first and with accuracy  
• Edit relevant sound clips and think creatively about how audio is used on the show  
• Break news stories and develop fresh angles, including identifying new contributors  
• Secure impactful, on-air exclusives for the programme  
• Support the Producer across all aspects of the live programme, including research and editing  
• Identify opportunities for on-location reporting by members of the production team  
• Write scripts and compile briefing materials for the presenter  
• Drive the programme’s presence across digital and social platforms  
• Source new and diverse voices for the programme  
• Bring energy, creativity, and a sense of fun to the on-air output  
• Take ownership of specific aspects of the show, continuously developing and improving them  
• Coordinate and develop podcast content  
• Undertake ad hoc tasks to support the smooth running of the team 

If the following sounds like you, you could be a great fit: 

• Experience researching for a live radio programme  
• A strong working knowledge of broadcast journalism  
• A keen interest in current affairs and engaging, topical content  
• A self-starter with the ability to identify, pitch, and develop ideas for broadcast  
• Proficiency in audio recording and editing, as well as digital and social media  
• The ability to multitask, work under pressure, and meet tight deadlines  

What You’ll Need 

• At least one year’s experience in a similar role  
• A qualification in 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
• 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 03 May 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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