News Reader (Freelancer)

Bauer Media Group; Dublin, Cork; Presencial; EUR 34.000 - 69.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

Bauer Media Audio Ireland is seeking a Freelance News Reader to deliver accurate and engaging news bulletins across iRadio and regional networks. You will research, write and present national, international and local stories with impartial delivery.

You’ll work to tight deadlines, conduct interviews when required, and collaborate with the wider team to ensure balanced coverage across on-air and digital platforms.

Formación

• Experience in radio news, journalism or broadcasting.
• Confident, clear and engaging delivery.
• Excellent writing, research and editorial skills.
• Strong editorial judgement and attention to detail.
• Able to work to tight deadlines and handle breaking news.
• Communicate complex stories clearly and concisely.
• Strong understanding of Northeast and Northwest audiences.
• Confident conducting interviews and dealing with contributors and sources.
• Adaptable, organised in a fast-paced newsroom.
• Understanding of broadcasting standards and impartiality.
• Comfortable across on-air and digital platforms.

Responsabilidades

• 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 for audiences across the Northeast and Northwest.
• Conduct interviews and gather information from relevant sources when 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 broadcasting regulations.
• Contribute news content for iRadio’s digital and social platforms as needed.
• Maintain awareness of current affairs and local issues impacting iRadio communities.

Conocimientos

Radio news experience

Journalism

Broadcasting

Editorial judgement

Ability to meet deadlines

Descripción del empleo

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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.

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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Date Job Posting Last Updated: 9 Oct 2026