| Role Purpose |
We are seeking an Audio Producer to work on our sports audio content and play a key role in the development of our new daily sports podcast, Indo Sport.
The successful candidate will be responsible for producing high-quality and engaging content that sets our podcast apart. They will also be an important part of our on-air team contributing to in-studio podcasts – an authoritative and engaging voice across a range of sports.
The producer will work closely with the Series Producer, audio team, journalists and editors across Mediahuis Ireland in a busy, deadline-driven environment bringing top-quality content to listeners.
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| Role Responsibilities (Overview) |
- Take ownership and build our podcast listenership by developing a content strategy across audio, video and social media.
- Oversee output; from pre-production, research to recording, editing, and publishing.
- Be an informed and entertaining on-air presence providing insightful commentary and analysis, building a rapport with the listener as a key team voice.
- Develop creative and innovative ideas for segments, interviews, and features to keep the content fresh and in line with audience preferences.
- Identify and secure the best contributors.
- Develop strong relationships with presenters and regular contributors.
- Give constructive feedback to presenters and guests.
- Collaborate with hosts, guests, and other team members to ensure seamless production workflows
- Work closely with sound designers, give clear feedback and direction in post-production.
- Other duties as required.
- Note: This role requires flexibility in working hours to accommodate the demands of a daily podcast production schedule
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| Experience & Qualifications (Minimum Experience & Essential Knowledge) |
- At least 3 years’ podcast, radio production or journalism experience, preferably within sports media.
- 3rd level media/journalist qualification desirable.
- A portfolio or reel highlighting previous work in audio production.
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| Skills |
Behavioural- Results-driven with hands-on, creative experience of growing audience reach within the radio or podcast industry.
- Strong presentation and communication skills.
- Strong news sense and editorial judgement, with a passion for sports storytelling.
- Flexibility to adapt to a continuously changing journalistic landscape.
- Ability to plan ahead and stay organised.
- Results oriented.
- Deep interest and understanding of the podcast landscape.
| Other- Extensive working knowledge of libel law and relevant legislation.
- Comprehensive sports knowledge and an interest in women’s sports
- Editing skills (Adobe Audition and/or Protools) and experience of other relevant software (cms and transcription).
- Data literate comfortable analysing with all podcast platform metrics.
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