Presenter & Executive Producer at LMFM
LMFM is the local radio station for Counties Louth and Meath. We have a broadcast footprint reaching over 300,000 adults stretching from North County Dublin to the border with Northern Ireland. We are the region’s favourite and most popular radio station, a position we have held for the last 30 years. Each day we broadcast a broad and varied range of award winning programmes attracting an average daily listenership of 75,000 adults.
Your Team: You will be part of the dynamic and creative team at LMFM Radio, a leading station in the Northeast of Ireland. You will report directly to the Content Controller and work closely with other presenters, producers, and the commercial team.
Your Role:
As a Presenter & Executive Producer, you will be the voice and driving force behind our flagship news and current affairs programme. This is an exciting opportunity to engage with our audience, deliver compelling content, and shape the future of our programming.
Day to Day You Will:
* Produce and present compelling content for LMFM’s 9am-11am news and current affairs show, using all aspects of production including audio & video editing.
* Develop compelling content for LMFM’s digital/online platforms for the show.
* Ensure compliance with all codes/guidelines both internal and from Coimisiún na Meán, as well as with relevant legislation.
* Write and edit scripts, show notes, and promotional material to maintain consistency and quality across all broadcasts.
* Monitor audience feedback and ratings, and adapt content strategies to enhance listener engagement and satisfaction.
* Develop and implement creative ideas for new segments and features.
* Collaborate with the news team to deliver timely and accurate news updates.
* Work with the commercial team to develop and execute sponsored content.
* Archive audio to locate key audio moments for award entries and a daily podcast(s).
What We’re Looking for from You:
* You have a strong background in radio/TV presenting and production.
* You possess excellent technical skills in audio & video editing and production (e.g., Pro Tools, Adobe Audition).
* Video editing skills as you will be required to create strong online content to complement your on-air work.
* A good understanding of media law and relevant regulator Codes.
* A genuine passion for radio and an understanding of the LMFM audience particularly in Louth, Meath and also adjoining counties.
* A willingness to represent the station professionally externally.
* You have a deep understanding of audience engagement and content creation.
* You are innovative, with a keen eye for new trends and ideas in broadcasting.
Life at News:
At News UK & Ireland, our people are our heartbeat—they are the driving force behind our brands, and we want to enable people to thrive. Some of us work flexibly, in many different ways. We encourage you to talk to us about the flexibility you would like. Many of us work in a hybrid way between one of the News UK & Ireland offices and remotely.
We champion diversity and inclusion, we strive to maximise and encourage every individual’s potential and ensure everyone feels valued. We support this through our Diversity Board, D&I strategy & training, creating more diverse content and our intern and apprenticeship programmes.
We take pride in looking after our amazing talent at News UK supporting the Health and Wellbeing of our staff. Some of what we offer includes:
* 25 days holiday per year
* Maternity leave up to 18 weeks full basic salary & paternity leave up to 2 weeks
* ‘Bikes for Work’ scheme
* Wide range of training available, plus full LinkedIn Learning access
If you would like to receive any information in a different way or for us to do anything differently to support you apply for any of our roles please contact us on careers@news.co.uk
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