Gallery Producer, Six O’Clock Show - Virgin Media Television About Virgin Media Television: Virgin Media Television, our broadcast division, is Ireland’s number one commercial public service broadcaster offering three free-to-air channels: Virgin Media One, Virgin Media Two, Virgin Media Three, as well as the Virgin Media Player. We are a significant investor in home produced content, including news, current affairs and drama, as well as offering the best in international programming. Virgin Media More, a platform exclusive channel for Virgin TV customers, offers the very best of first look premium content, including ground-breaking Irish and International drama, documentaries & sport. Our advertising sales agency, Virgin Media Solutions, creates unique, innovative campaigns for our business and for third party clients across the UK and Ireland. Virgin Media is the leading connected entertainment cable and broadcast business in Ireland. Every day we deliver connections that really matter for thousands of people, with multi award-winning services including superfast broadband, TV, mobile and home phone. Our Virgin Media Business division provides the fastest broadband speeds and connectivity solutions for entrepreneurs, businesses and the public sector. Virgin Media is part of Liberty Global, one of the world’s leading converged video, broadband and communications companies with operations in seven European countries. Liberty Global is a founding member of the European Green Digital Coalition and is included in the prestigious Dow Jones Sustainability World Index. Following the challenges brought about the global pandemic, the power of connectivity to deliver positive, meaningful change to people’s lives has never been clearer. Our inclusion in these prestigious indices for the ninth year running attests to our long-standing commitment to the importance of sustainability and ensuring that we are strong corporate citizens as well as responsible stewards of the environment across the markets in which we operate. For further information please visit: www.virginmedia.ie About the Role: Virgin Media Television is seeking a Gallery Producer for The Six O’Clock Show on VMTV. Reporting to the Executive Producer, the Gallery Producer will be a key player in producing the live output of the show. This role will involve fast-paced, real-time decision-making in the gallery, delivering editorial direction, managing live content, and ensuring the highest broadcast standards are maintained throughout the show. The Gallery Producer will also play a central role in forward planning, proactively booking great content, and identifying exciting stories and emerging talent. In this role, you'll ensure that all live broadcasts are as engaging and relevant as possible, while overseeing multiple gallery tasks to deliver a polished final product. Collaboration with other departments and the wider production team will be essential to maintaining the show's consistency and freshness. Specific Duties & Tasks: Guide programme editorial under the direction of the Executive Producer, ensuring content is aligned with the show’s objectives and editorial standards. Produce the live output of The Six O’Clock Show, providing editorial direction live on air to the production team and presenters, while keeping the show flowing seamlessly. Oversee forward planning, including identifying great stories, booking talent, and managing future events to ensure continuous, engaging content. Proactively seek out relevant content and interesting stories that resonate with the audience and keep the show fresh and topical. Collaborate closely with the Executive Producer to develop new content ideas, ensuring the show evolves and remains relevant. Supervise gallery operations to ensure the show runs smoothly, pivoting between multiple tasks like live content, VT, and editorial adjustments in real-time. Oversee and plan outside broadcasts, VT content, and live reports, ensuring smooth integration into the live show. Develop impactful segments that are both entertaining and informative, aligning with the The Six O’Clock Show brand. Manage daily editorial tasks, including overseeing content changes, liaising with team members, and delivering live direction in the gallery. Inspire and mentor researchers, encouraging them to find strong content, book great talent, and support the development of the show. Integrate social media activity into the show’s output, ensuring it’s timely, relevant, and in line with the show’s editorial direction. Contribute to long-term planning, helping to shape future content strategy and events with the Executive Producer. The above list is not exhaustive. You will be expected to perform duties as necessitated by your changing role and the overall business objectives of the company, as directed Skills & Expertise: Essential: Strong understanding of entertainment and current affairs television. Excellent editorial judgement with a talent for identifying compelling stories and relevant content. Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced, live environment. Strong communication skills and the ability to adjust editorial direction on the fly. Experience booking great content, finding new talent, and developing fresh ideas for a live show. Ability to work collaboratively with multiple departments, from technical to commercial teams. Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to work under tight deadlines. Desirable: Experience working in daytime TV, particularly with live broadcasts. Degree or qualification in Broadcast Media, Communications, or a related field. Editing and scriptwriting skills or experience in video production. Knowledge of media law, particularly in relation to broadcasting regulations. Experience working with talent (presenters, guests, contributors) and managing on-air interviews. The Person: Highly creative, driven, and committed to delivering top-quality live television. A strong multi-tasker with the ability to pivot between live gallery tasks, content development, and team coordination. Excellent at forward planning, with a passion for seeking out great stories, talent, and new ideas to keep the show fresh and exciting. Calm under pressure with strong editorial judgement and problem-solving skills. A proactive communicator who thrives in a fast-paced, live television environment. A team player who leads by example, mentoring and motivating others on a daily basis. Able to balance editorial and commercial needs to ensure the show remains relevant, engaging, and audience-focused. Virgin Media is an equal opportunities employer. Having a diverse workforce is critical to the success of our business Join and you’ll be part of the Virgin Media family. You can trust us to do the right thing by you. We’re a great place to work and we offer impressive benefits too. Get ready for a generous holiday allowance, birthday day off, contributory pension, healthcare and discounts on our fantastic mobile broadband and cable.