About Us
Bauer Media Audio Ireland is Ireland’s premier media company and the home of some of Europe’s leading commercial media brands. Bauer Media Audio Ireland owns and operates a portfolio of media channels with a strong focus on commercial radio and emerging digital media.
The company maintains some of the largest independent radio networks in Ireland and it continues to be one of the fastest-growing radio networks in the world. Our brands include Newstalk, Today FM, 98FM, Spin, Spin South West, Off The Ball, Red FM, Beat, iRadio, along with Ireland’s largest digital audio platform, audioXi.
GoLoud is the home of Irish podcasts, producing some of the country’s most successful shows, including Talking Bollox, Magnified with Matt Cooper, Hold My Drink with Charleen and Ellie, and Mark Mehigan’s Weekly Roast. Launched in 2019, GoLoud is the first-to-market platform in Ireland, offering users access to all their favorite podcasts, national and local radio stations, and a wide array of content across entertainment, business, news, and culture.
About The Role
GoLoud is seeking an experienced Executive Producer (Episodic) to join our digital audio team. In this leadership role, you will be responsible for executing our episodic content strategy and overseeing the development and delivery of key podcast titles across our growing portfolio. You will assist in shaping GoLoud’s original podcast verticals, guiding the creative direction of episodic podcast content, and managing a range of high-profile series to grow our audience and establish GoLoud as a leader in episodic content production.
What you'll do:
* Lead the implementation of GoLoud’s content strategy where it concerns weekly released episodic titles.
* Oversee the production of original podcast series, ensuring content-quality storytelling and audience engagement.
* Manage and mentor a team of producers, assistant producers, and freelancers to execute top-tier podcast content across a range of verticals.
* Oversee key verticals, ensuring that content is aligned with GoLoud’s brand and strategic objectives.
* Drive innovation in episodic content formats, storytelling techniques, and audience-building initiatives.
* Collaborate closely with marketing, social, and commercial teams to amplify and promote GoLoud’s original content across platforms.
* Manage production schedules to ensure timely delivery and cost-effectiveness of all episodic projects.
* Cultivate relationships with creators, talent, and external partners to expand GoLoud’s content offerings.
* Ensure that all content meets legal and editorial standards, with a particular focus on Irish defamation law and compliance.
* Other duties as required.
If the following traits sound like you, you might be the right person for the job:
* Strong creative instincts, with an ability to experiment and innovate in podcast formats and execution.
* Ability to multitask and work well under pressure and deadlines.
* Collaborative and creative thinker.
* Adaptable with a demonstrated ability to tackle new challenges.
* Driven by ambition and thrive in a newly created business division.
* Excellent writing and communication skills.
* Passion for original audio storytelling.
* Proficiency in talent management and relationship-building with creators and producers.
* Excellent leadership and team management skills, with experience mentoring creative teams.
* In-depth knowledge of audio editing software and audio engineering principles.
Before you apply, make sure you tick the following boxes:
* 5+ years of experience in podcast production, episodic content, or radio broadcasting.
* Proven track record of producing successful regular, episodic audio content.
* Deep understanding of podcast and digital audio audiences, with the ability to create content that resonates with them.
* In-depth knowledge of Irish defamation law.
* Strong project management abilities with the capability to handle multiple productions simultaneously.
This position will close to applicants on 20th November, with 1st round interviews due to commence the week starting 27th November.
Our Culture & Rewards
At Bauer Media Audio Ireland we strive to be the most innovative, dynamic and best-in-class media outlet in Ireland. We want more people to spend more time with us. We want to talk to every person in Ireland, every single week, through one of our channels. To make this happen, our team is made up of some of the most passionate and creative people you’ll find. Working here means no two days are the same. The work by its nature is fast-paced, and it can be intense - we work hard – but we are all here because we truly love what we do.
We are committed to promoting, developing, and facilitating a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace culture, and to encourage and support the creation and distribution of content that reflects the diverse audience in Ireland.
Bauer Media Audio Ireland employees believe that the most important thing in creating a happy, respectful workplace culture is to simply act like the kind of person you would like to work with.
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