News Reader (Freelancer)

Bauer Media Group; Athlone; On-site; EUR 83,000 - 165,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible shifts

Freelance role

Job summary

Bauer Media Audio Ireland is seeking a confident Freelance News Reader for iRadio across the Northeast and Northwest. You will deliver accurate, engaging news with impartiality and strong editorial judgement, while contributing to digital content and maintaining high broadcast standards.

Experience in radio news and a clear, engaging delivery are essential. You’ll work flexible shifts based on programming, with strict deadlines and opportunities to collaborate with the wider newsroom and

Qualifications

• Experience in radio news or broadcasting.
• Excellent writing, research and editorial skills.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines and handle breaking news.

Responsibilities

• Deliver news bulletins across iRadio, including national, international, regional and local stories.
• Research, write and prepare news bulletins to a high editorial standard.
• Ensure all news content is accurate, timely, balanced and relevant to the iRadio audience.
• Monitor breaking news and developing stories throughout your shift.
• Adapt bulletins quickly in response to breaking or changing news.
• Identify and develop stories relevant to audiences across the Northeast and Northwest.
• Conduct interviews and gather information from relevant sources as required.
• Work with the wider news and programming teams to develop strong, audience-focused content.
• Ensure content complies with Bauer Media Audio Ireland editorial standards and broadcasting regulations.
• Contribute news content for iRadio's digital and social platforms.
• Maintain awareness of current affairs and local issues.

Skills

Radio news

Clear delivery

Editorial judgement

Deadlines

Interviews

Job description

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.

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.

iRadio is one of Ireland's leading regional radio brands, connecting with audiences across the Northeast and Northwest. As part of Bauer Media Audio Ireland, you'll be joining a wider audio business with some of Ireland's biggest radio and digital brands.

If you're passionate about radio, have a great voice and personality, and know how to make an audience listen, we'd love to hear from you.

This is a freelance opportunity, with shifts offered based on programming and business requirements.

About The Role

iRadio is looking for a confident and engaging Freelance News Reader to join our team and deliver accurate, relevant and compelling news to our listeners across the Northeast and Northwest.

We’re looking for a strong broadcaster with excellent editorial judgement, a clear and engaging delivery style, and the ability to bring news stories to life while maintaining accuracy and impartiality.

What You’ll Do:

• Deliver news bulletins across iRadio, including national, international, regional and local stories.
• Research, write and prepare news bulletins to a high editorial standard.
• Ensure all news content is accurate, timely, balanced and relevant to the iRadio audience.
• Monitor breaking news and developing stories throughout your shift.
• Adapt bulletins quickly in response to breaking or changing news.
• Identify and develop stories that are particularly relevant to audiences across the Northeast and Northwest.
• Conduct interviews and gather information from relevant sources where required.
• Work closely with the wider news and programming teams to develop strong, audience-focused content.
• Ensure all content complies with Bauer Media Audio Ireland editorial standards and relevant broadcasting regulations.
• Contribute news content for iRadio's digital and social platforms where required.
• Maintain a strong awareness of current affairs, local issues and stories impacting the communities iRadio serves.

What You’ll Have:

• Has previous experience in radio news, journalism or broadcasting.
• Has a confident, clear and engaging delivery style.
• Has excellent writing, research and editorial skills.
• Demonstrates strong editorial judgement and attention to detail.
• Is comfortable working to tight deadlines and handling breaking news.
• Can communicate complex stories clearly and concisely.
• Has a strong understanding of the Northeast and Northwest and the stories that matter to local audiences.
• Is confident conducting interviews and dealing with contributors and sources.
• Is adaptable, organised and able to work effectively in a fast-paced newsroom.
• Has a good understanding of broadcasting standards and the importance of accuracy, fairness and impartiality.
• Is comfortable working across both on-air and digital platforms.

The closing date for applications is 31 October 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 [e-mail]

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 [e-mail] we would love to hear from you.

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