Researcher, Newstalk

Bauer Media Group; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

23 days annual leave including public/

Pension scheme

Life cover

Hybrid Working

Job summary

Bauer Media Audio Ireland is seeking an experienced Researcher for Newstalk Breakfast, a leading national programme. The role involves developing stories, researching for show production, and delivering engaging journalism in a fast-paced environment.

You will work with a talented team to find stories that matter, craft compelling content and support on-air output. This hybrid role requires strong editorial instincts, a passion for news and the ability to pitch fresh angles.

Qualifications

• Experience researching for a live radio programme.
• Strong working knowledge of broadcast journalism.
• keen interest in current affairs and engaging, topical content.
• Self-starter able to identify, pitch, and develop ideas for broadcast.
• Proficiency in audio recording and editing, as well as digital and social media.

Responsibilities

• 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 with people at the centre of the story.
• Support the producers 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.
• Create opportunities to help drive the programme’s presence across digital and social platforms.
• Source new and diverse voices for the programme.
• Bring energy and creativity to the on-air output.
• Take ownership of specific aspects of the show, continuously developing and improving them.

Skills

Research

Broadcast journalism

Current affairs

Pitch ideas

Audio recording/editing

Multitask under pressure

Education

Bachelor's degree in journalism or related

Tools

Audio editing software

Social media tools

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.

Newstalk is one of Ireland’s leading news, current affairs and talk radio stations, known for its distinctive mix of agenda-setting journalism, analysis, opinion, sport and entertainment. With a strong focus on live, relevant and engaging content, Newstalk plays a key role in shaping the national conversation and connecting with audiences across radio, digital platforms and podcasts.

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.

About The Role

Newstalk is looking for an experienced, creative and ambitious Researcher to join the team behind Newstalk Breakfast, one of Ireland’s leading news and current affairs programmes.

This is an opportunity to play a key role in a fast-paced, high-impact programme that helps shape the national conversation every morning. You’ll work alongside a talented production team to find the stories that matter, develop compelling content and deliver journalism that informs, challenges and engages a growing audience.

We’re looking for someone with strong editorial instincts, a passion for news and current affairs, and the creativity and drive to make great radio in a dynamic environment.

What You’ll Do

In this exciting, hybrid-working, 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 with people at the centre of the story


• Support the producers 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


• Create opportunities to help drive the programme’s presence across digital and social platforms


• Source new and diverse voices for the programme


• Bring energy and creativity to the on-air output


• Take ownership of specific aspects of the show, continuously developing and improving them


• Undertake ad hoc tasks to support the smooth running of the show

What You'll Have

• 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

Please note that some candidates may be placed on a panel for future similar opportunities.

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


• Contributory pension scheme to support your long-term financial wellbeing


• 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 07 September 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 [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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