Job Title: Assistant Audio Producer, Crime World (Maternity Cover)

Function: Publishing

Department: Editorial

Reporting to: Investigations Editor/Crime World Podcast Producer

Role Purpose

Part of the Mediahuis publishing department, this is a highly creative role working within the audio team and with presenters, editors, and journalists across Mediahuis Ireland. The Assistant Producer plays a key role in the production of the Crime World podcast and oversees output from pre-production, research to recording, editing, and publishing.

Role Responsibilities (Overview)

• Generate and develop original ideas for Crime World podcasts

• Develop strong relationships with presenters and regular contributors

• Identify and secure the best contributors

• Write creative and concise briefs and running orders

• On-air reporting when necessary

• Take a hands-on, entrepreneurial approach to make sure shows are produced on time and to the highest possible standards

• Work closely with sound designers, give clear feedback and direction in post-production

• Use music to bring stories to life when necessary

• Manage studio bookings and recordings both in studio and on location

• Provide promotional clips and assets to the Audience team and in conjunction with marketing and commercial departments to ensure podcasts are promoted across all our platforms

• Contribute to strategy on building audience reach

• Other duties as required

Experience & Qualifications

• At least 2 years’ podcast or broadcast experience

• 3rd level media/journalist qualification desirable

Skills & Attributes

Technical & Non-technical

• Hands-on, creative experience of radio or podcast production

• Editing skills (Adobe Audition and/or Protools) and experience of other relevant software (CMS and transcription)

• Data literate, comfortable with all podcast platform metrics

• Deep interest and understanding of the podcast landscape

Other

• Both team player and able to work on own initiative

• Ability to plan ahead and stay organised

• Strong presentation and communication skills

• Results Oriented

• Truly creative

• Detail Oriented

• Effective Collaboration